Feta Stuffed, Fried Zucchini Blossoms
Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 10 zucchini blossoms
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon greek yogurt
- 1 egg (seperated)
- 2-3 fresh fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- all purpose flour
- frying oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Wash the zucchini blossoms and carefully remove their stems.
- 2
In a small mixing bowl combine feta cheese, Greek yogurt, egg yolk and mint leaves. Season with a tiny bit of salt and ground pepper.
- 3
Stuff each zucchini blossom with a teaspoon of filling and gently twist the petals to seal.
- 4
In a very small bowl whisk together the egg white along with 2 tablespoons of water. Set aside. Add some flour in another mixing bowl and set aside.
- 5
Fill a frying pan about 2/3 with oil. Heat over medium-high heat.
- 6
Dip each zucchini blossom first into the egg mixture and then coat with flour.
- 7
Add half the zucchini blossoms into the pan (making sure they're not overcrowded) and fry for approximately 2 minutes on each side.
- 8
Transfer the blossoms on paper towels to drain any excess oil before serving.