Appetizers

Zucchini Blossoms (Flowers)

July 23, 2013

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Growing a garden full of fresh veggies is such a rewarding summertime hobby. While I love eating fresh veggies every day, the thing I long for all winter long, finally becomes possible in these warm summer months. The ever so delicate zucchini blossom. You can serve them a number of different ways but the way I grew up on them was to lightly batter them and fry them. So delicious. Certainly not filling enough for a meal, but we make them mid day and snack on them through the afternoon.

10-12 zucchini blossoms (flowers)
2 egg yolks
1 C very cold water
1 C flour (all purpose)
canola or vegetable oil (about an inch, amount depends on type of pan)
4-5 fresh basil leaves, sliced thinly
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, add cold water. Add flour and whisk together until a thick batter is formed. If too watery, add more flour, if too thick add more water etc. Season with salt and pepper to...
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Nutritions

Calories
91

Sodium
3mg
0% DV

Fat
2g
3% DV

Protein
3g
6% DV

Carbs
16g
5% DV

Fiber
1.0g
4% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 0.8700000000000001g 4%

Polysaturated Fat 0.68g 4%

Monosaturated Fat 0.9600000000000001g 6%

Cholesterol 51mg 17%

Sodium 3mg 0%

Potassium 30mg 0%

Protein 3g 6%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 1.0g 4%

Sugar 0.0g 0%

Vitamin A 114IU 2%

Vitamin B6 0.42000000000000004mg 21%

Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%

Calcium 15mg 1%

Iron 1mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.