Fried Squash Blossoms Recipe

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Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 12 blossoms

Fried Squash Blossoms Recipe

Ingredients

12 zucchini blossoms

2 eggs

beaten

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup Italian bread crumbs

2 tablespoons olive oil

salt and ground black pepper

to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Gently dip zucchini blossoms in beaten egg and shake off the excess. Press into flour; coat with bread crumbs. Place breaded blossoms on a plate; do not stack.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry blossoms working in batches until both sides are golden brown about 5 minutes each side. Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutritional Information

Fried Squash Blossoms Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 210.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.9g 14%

Carbohydrates: 22.6g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 1.1g

Fat: 10.2g 16%

Saturated Fat: 1.9g 10%

Cholesterol: 93.2mg 31%

Vitamin A Iu: 267.5IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.3mg 26%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 2.1mg 4%

Folate: 61.7mcg 15%

Calcium: 45.3mg 5%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 14.8mg 5%

Potassium: 95.3mg 3%

Sodium: 299.6mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 91.9

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.