Fried Zucchini Blossoms

Name: Fried Zucchini Blossoms
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 18 baby zucchini with blossoms attached; 355 milliliters fine dry bread crumbs; 4 larges eggs; 128 grams feta cheese, cut into 18 pieces; 6 servings Lemon wedges, for serving; 158 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 6 servings Salt

You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Fried Zucchini Blossoms a try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 542 calories, 26g of protein, and 35g of fat each. This recipe covers 39% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes. Head to the store and pick up baby zucchini, feta cheese, eggs, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Gently open each zucchini blossom and nip off the stamen.

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Zucchini Blossoms

Place a piece of feta cheese inside each blossom and twist lightly to close.

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Feta Cheese

Beat the eggs in a bowl.

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Egg

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Bowl

Spread the bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Dip each zucchini in the beaten eggs, then dredge in the bread crumbs.

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Breadcrumbs

Zucchini

Dip

Egg

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Bowl

Set a large rack over a rimmed baking sheet. In each of 2 large skillets, heat 1/3 cup of the olive oil until shimmering. Carefully lay half of the zucchini in each skillet and fry over moderately high heat until crisp and golden, about 1 1/2 minutes per side.

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Olive Oil