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Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms

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Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms. Guest post by Adrianna Adarme of A Cozy Kitchen, recipe submitted by TK member Jill of Miss Delish.

 
The markets are overflowing with summer squash and zucchini right now. With their arrival, you’ll also find their pretty and delicate flower: the squash blossom. I love them on everything from pizzas to inside quesadillas with melty cheese. But my favorite way to consume them, hands down, is fried. While I’ve had them prepared this way at numerous restaurants, for some reason it has never dawned on me to simply do this myself. That was until I stumbled upon Miss Delish’s recipe for Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms. Guest post by Adrianna Adarme of A Cozy Kitchen, recipe submitted by TK member Jill of Miss Delish.

Let’s get started!

Stuffing squash blossoms with cheeses like ricotta or goat cheese is pretty common. This recipe is definitely more special because there are two types of cheeses, loads of lemon flavor and fresh basil.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms. Guest post by Adrianna Adarme of A Cozy Kitchen, recipe submitted by TK member Jill of Miss Delish.

To start, you’re going to finely grate the Parmesan-Reggiano, mince up some basil, zest a whole lemon …

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms. Guest post by Adrianna Adarme of A Cozy Kitchen, recipe submitted by TK member Jill of Miss Delish.

And squeeze its juices into a bowl of ricotta. Salt and pepper to taste and it all together.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms. Guest post by Adrianna Adarme of A Cozy Kitchen, recipe submitted by TK member Jill of Miss Delish.

Whenever I cook with squash blossoms I like to remove their stamens or pistils. If you open up the flower, you’ll find them on the inside base of the flower. After their removal, transfer the blossoms to a colander, rinse them with water, and gently pat them dry with a paper towel.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms. Guest post by Adrianna Adarme of A Cozy Kitchen, recipe submitted by TK member Jill of Miss Delish.

Begin to stuff the blossoms with the ricotta mixture. I used about a 1/2 teaspoon per squash blossom. If your blossoms are bigger, you might be need a full teaspoon. Just be sure to not overstuff them. They should be able to close at the top all on their own.

Once the blossoms are stuffed and ready to go, you want to heat up your oil. While the oil is heating up, it’s batter time!

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms. Guest post by Adrianna Adarme of A Cozy Kitchen, recipe submitted by TK member Jill of Miss Delish.

The dry ingredients go in a bowl, along with the soda water. A quick mix and the batter is ready. 

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms. Guest post by Adrianna Adarme of A Cozy Kitchen, recipe submitted by TK member Jill of Miss Delish.

Dip, swirl and allow any excess batter to run off of the squash blossoms. A thin coat of batter is all you need.

Gently transfer to the hot oil and fry about 2-3 minutes on each side. And that’s it! 

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms. Guest post by Adrianna Adarme of A Cozy Kitchen, recipe submitted by TK member Jill of Miss Delish.

These squash blossoms have a lovely zing in the ricotta due to the lemon zest and lemon juice, but I still love serving them with a few wedges of lemon. Oh, and don’t forget good sea salt. I’m a particular fan of big flakes of Maldon sea salt, but really any salt will do just fine.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms. Guest post by Adrianna Adarme of A Cozy Kitchen, recipe submitted by TK member Jill of Miss Delish.

When you cut into these cute things, you’ll be met with gooey, warm ricotta that has so much flavor. Simply lovely. Though they’re fried, they’re still light and perfect for the warm weather.

Thanks so much, Jill, for this recipe. It’s really lovely. I’m sure you’ll love it as much as I did. Go check out her blog Miss Delish for more yumminess and some beauty tips, too!

 
 

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Fresh zucchini blossoms stuffed with a lemony ricotta filling, lightly battered and fried until crisp.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • ¼ cups Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 whole Lemon, Juiced And Zested
  • ¼ cups Chopped Basil
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • 12 whole Medium Zucchini Blossoms
  • 1-½ cup Flour
  • 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1-½ cup Soda Water
  • Vegetable Oil, For Frying
  • More Lemon Slices For Serving

Preparation Instructions

In a bowl mix together the ricotta cheese, Parmesan, lemon zest and juice, and basil and then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Fill each of the zucchini blossoms with the ricotta mixture and make sure to squeeze the petals around the filling to secure it in place. Set aside.

In another bowl mix together the flour and baking powder, then carefully whisk in the soda water. Set aside.

In a heavy bottom pot or pan, heat about 2 inches of oil over medium high heat until shimmering. Dip the flowers in the flour mixture and turn them to coat completely. Fry in batches for 2 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove to a plate lined with paper towel and immediately season generously with salt.

Wait a minute to pop one of these in your mouth, don’t be like me and scorch off all of your taste buds because you are impatient.

Serve with lemon slices to spritz over top. Enjoy!!

 
 
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Adrianna is the lovely lady behind the scrumptious blog A Cozy Kitchen. It’s filled with all kinds of mouthwatering recipes and gorgeous photography. Whether you’re in the mood for something vegetarian or meaty, fancy or pure comfort, light or decadent, there’s sure to be something there for everyone.

 

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Abby on 9.16.2012

these look DIVINE! one quick question though…where can I find these squash blossoms? thanks Adrianna!

Lisa on 8.21.2012

Well, these just look like all sorts of wonderful! Num, can’t wait to try!

laurah on 8.19.2012

For us in the north– soda water means sparkling waters or seltzer. It is water but with carbonation.
Son-in-law received a carbonation system for Christmas that they use everyday now to make cheap fun water.

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    A Cozy Kitchen on 8.20.2012

    I actually say “soda water” vs. “club soda” too, but I’m pretty sure the plastic bottle which I used was labeled “club soda.”

Susan C. on 8.18.2012

I was wondering the same thing! Soda water?? I’m thinking that she means club soda, but I cannot be sure as I’ve never heard anyone in the south call it that. Can you help us out Ms. Cozy Kitchen???

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    A Cozy Kitchen on 8.20.2012

    Yes, I mean “club soda,” apologies if that was confusing.

Janice on 8.18.2012

What is “soda water”? Baking soda dissolved in water? Some type of bottled water? Totally unfamiliar with this ingredient.

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    A Cozy Kitchen on 8.20.2012

    Apologies. I can see how that can be confusing. The correct name is “club soda.”

laurah on 8.18.2012

Great idea. With all the squash have eaten over the years, never thought to eat the blossoms. Will try for sure!

Barbara Pierce on 8.18.2012

Really, are you sure we can eat a blossom? They look beautiful after fried, but, it seems unsure to me. I have never eaten a flower tho either and I hear you can eat those, well some. hum

I will tell my gf about this one for sure because she has more squash then she knows what to do with. xoxo

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Laurie - Simply Scratch on 8.17.2012

Really wishing I could reach through the screen right now!

LynnK on 8.17.2012

Oh, I needed this a month ago when our local CSA offered us some. Had no clue what to do and nothing sounded good like this one does. Sadly, ours perished. :-(

Wendy on 8.17.2012

It never crossed my mind to eat a squash blossom. Neat!

Travis Cotton on 8.17.2012

If you pick your own can you pick both the male and female ones and still produce the squash? Also how can you tell the difference?

Gena@BakeAllTheThings! on 8.17.2012

Ohhh wow, this sounds incredible!!

I have a faaavorite cheese – Purple Haze by Cypress Grove Chevre. It’s a lavender and fennel goat cheese. I wonder if it would add a little extra zing if used here!

Heather (Heather's Dish) on 8.17.2012

these are just SO pretty – and they sound INSANE!

Allyn on 8.17.2012

I love spring veggies in a nice crisp batter. Like, could eat a whole plate happily for dinner. One of my favorites is beer battered asparagus with a squeeze of lemon and some sea salt (http://lollingabout.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/foodie-friday-beer-battered-asparagus/)
Next year I’m totally harvesting some squash blossoms for this.

Patti Rabbit on 8.17.2012

Looks absolutely delicioius. Wish I had some right now.