Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup minced Vidalia onion 1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium zucchini, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped basil
1 tablespoon finely chopped chervil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
8 large zucchini flowers
2 tablespoons water
1 .Preheat the oven to 425°. Coat the bottom of a small baking dish with 1
teaspoon of olive oil. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet.
Add the onion and garlic, cover partially and cook over moderately low
heat
until softened. Add the zucchini and cook over moderate heat for 5
minutes,
stirring frequently. Stir in the herbs, transfer to a bowl and let cool
slightly. Stir in the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Carefully snap off the pistils in the zucchini flowers. Stuff each
flower with 2 tablespoons of the filling and twist the petals to seal.
Arrange
the flowers in the baking dish and add the water. Bake for 9 minutes.
Transfer the zucchini flowers to plates, drizzle with the remaining 2
teaspoons
of olive oil and serve warm or at room temperature.
Source: foodandwine.Sou
Tip: The flowers need to be filled within 24 hrs of being picked or they
will shut for good and be difficult to open without tearing them
Have a yummy day!
~*~ Shar ~*~
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