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Fried Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Ricotta
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25 INGREDIENTS • 13 STEPS • 1HR 5MINS

Fried Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Ricotta

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Crispy fried squash blossoms filled with creamy herb and lemon ricotta cheese. Served with a fresh sweet Heirloom tomato sauce. This simple and stunning appetizer will leave your guests asking for more!
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Jessica Gavin
I'm Jessica Gavin, a certified culinary scientist and I like to make simple family friendly recipes while sharing knowledge of food science.
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Crispy fried squash blossoms filled with creamy herb and lemon ricotta cheese. Served with a fresh sweet Heirloom tomato sauce. This simple and stunning appetizer will leave your guests asking for more!
1HR 5MINS
Total Time
$4.44
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Squash Blossoms
16
Squash Blossoms
All-Purpose Flour
1/2 cup
All-Purpose Flour
Cake Flour
1/2 cup
Cake Flour
Baking Powder
1 Tbsp
Baking Powder
Coarse Salt
1 tsp
Coarse Salt
Soda Water
1 cup
Soda Water
Vegetable Oil
as needed
Vegetable Oil
for frying
Ricotta Cheese
1 cup
Ricotta Cheese
Fresh Basil
1 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Basil
Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley
1 Tbsp
Chopped Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley
Fresh Mint
1 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Mint
Fresh Chives
1 tsp
Thinly Sliced Fresh Chives
Fresh Thyme
1 tsp
Chopped Fresh Thyme
Lemon
1/4
Lemon, zested
1 tsp zest per 4 servings
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1/3 cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Salt
1 tsp
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Onion
4 Tbsp
Finely Chopped Onions
Garlic
1 clove
Garlic, chopped
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 pinch
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Heirloom Tomato
2 cups
Heirloom Tomatoes
Salt
to taste
Salt
Granulated Sugar
1 tsp
Granulated Sugar
Fresh Thyme
4 sprigs
Fresh Thyme, chopped
Fresh Basil
4
Fresh Basil, chiffonade
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
567
Fat
27.8 g
Protein
20.3 g
Carbs
67.5 g
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step 1
Batter: In a medium bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: whisk together All-Purpose Flour (1/2 cup), Cake Flour (1/2 cup), Baking Powder (1 Tbsp), Coarse Salt (1 tsp).
step 1 Batter: In a medium bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: whisk together All-Purpose Flour (1/2 cup), Cake Flour (1/2 cup), Baking Powder (1 Tbsp), Coarse Salt (1 tsp).
step 2
Gradually add the Soda Water (1 cup) and add more as necessary so that batter is a thin consistency. The batter should coat the back of a spoon, but some excess batter should run off the spoon. Allow resting in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before use.
step 2 Gradually add the Soda Water (1 cup) and add more as necessary so that batter is a thin consistency. The batter should coat the back of a spoon, but some excess batter should run off the spoon. Allow resting in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before use.
step 3
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Tags
Appetizers
Date Night
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Father's Day
Vegetarian
Italian
Mother's Day
Side Dish
Vegetables
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