Crispy Zucchini or Pumpkin Blossoms Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Crispy Zucchini or Pumpkin Blossoms Recipe). My Italian grandmother makes these every year when the zucchini in her garden start to blossom. She is Sicilian and calls them 'cripelli.' It's sort of like a fritter and so yummy. As an alternative, you could also chop up the blossoms and mix them up in the batter and drop by teaspoons into the hot oil.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Crispy Zucchini or Pumpkin Blossoms Recipe

Ingredients

⅔ cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

3 leaves fresh basil

minced

2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons cold water

2 eggs

beaten

3 cups oil for frying

12 pumpkin or zucchini blossoms

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl stir together the flour baking powder basil and Parmesan cheese. Mix in water and eggs until smooth.

Step 2

Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot dip blossoms in the batter to coat and gently place a few at a time into the hot oil. Fry on each side until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Information

Crispy Zucchini or Pumpkin Blossoms Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 179.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.2g 8%

Carbohydrates: 11.1g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 13.3g 20%

Saturated Fat: 2.2g 11%

Cholesterol: 63.5mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 179.6IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.7mg 13%

Vitamin C: 1.2mg 2%

Folate: 35.9mcg 9%

Calcium: 64.8mg 7%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 7mg 3%

Potassium: 47.1mg 1%

Sodium: 109.4mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 119.5

*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.