A gourmet appetizer or side dish that celebrates the beauty of seasonal produce and the art of spice blending. Whether served as an elegant appetizer at a dinner party or as a unique addition to your menu, Stuffed Squash Blossoms are a culinary delight.
Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Cheese and Ras el Hanout
Ingredients
- 12 squash blossoms (zuchinni blossoms or pumpkin work well), washed and dried
- ¼ cup Spring onions or Scallions
- ½ cup Aged gouda or other cheese
- ½ cup Bread crumbs
- 1 tsp Ras el Hanout
- ½ tsp Aleppo Pepper
- ½ Lime
- ½ cup Flour
- 1 whole Egg
- ½ cup Breadcrumbs or panko
Instructions
- Sauté spring onion or scallion in olive oil until soft. Cool.¼ cup Spring onions or Scallions
- Mix breadcrumbs, cheese, onions, Aleppo pepper, a squeeze of lime and Ras el Hanout. Season with salt as preferred.½ cup Aged gouda, ½ cup Bread crumbs, 1 tsp Ras el Hanout, ½ tsp Aleppo Pepper, ½ Lime
- Stuff each blossom with 1 teaspoon stuffing mixture. Twist top of blossom to close.12 squash blossoms
- Dip stuffed blossom in a bowl of flour, then in another bowl of beaten egg, then a third bowl of breadcrumbs or panko.½ cup Flour, 1 whole Egg, ½ cup Breadcrumbs or panko
- Shallow fry blossom in medium hot oil on each side for 1 minute until golden brown.
- Serve with a fresh salsa or yoghurt mint sauce.
Categories: Aleppo Pepper, Ras el Hanout, Africa & The Levant, Appetizers/Salads/Dessert, Low, Sides, Vegetarian
Buy Spices Used: Ras el HanoutAleppo Pepper – Limited time