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Fried Cheese-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

Fried Cheese-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Fried Cheese-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms (Giada De Laurentiis)

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Ingredients:

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1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sparkling water
3/4 tsp kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/3 cup (2 oz) goat cheese, at room temperature
2 tbsp (1 oz) cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tsp heavy cream
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
1 green onion, finely chopped
freshly ground black pepper
8 zucchini blossoms* see cook's note
vegetable oil, for frying
serving suggestion: serve with your favorite marinara sauce or vinaigrette
cook's note : zucchini blossoms can be found at farmer's markets and specialty grocery stores. as an alternative, try using baby bell peppers. cut off the tops and remove the seeds. fill with the cheese mixture and dip the cut end in flour before dipping in the batter.

Directions:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, water and salt until smooth. Set aside.
In a small bowl combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, basil, and green onion. Mix until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons filling into each blossom. Close the blossoms and gently twist the petals to seal.
In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in about 1 minute.) Dip the stuffed zucchini blossoms in the batter and allow any excess batter to drip off. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Allow the cooked blossoms to drain on paper towels.
Season with salt and serve with your favorite marinara sauce or vinaigrette.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	91.67 Kcal (384 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.49g	5%
Cholesterol	10.72mg	4%
Sodium	215.46mg	9%
Potassium	31.35mg	1%
Total Carbs	12.33g	4%
Sugars	0.32g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.51g	2%
Protein	2.43g	5%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	21.9mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	155.63 Kcal (652 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.93g	5%
Cholesterol	18.21mg	4%
Sodium	365.78mg	9%
Potassium	53.23mg	1%
Total Carbs	20.92g	4%
Sugars	0.54g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.87g	2%
Protein	4.13g	5%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	0%
Iron	0.3mg	1%
Calcium	37.2mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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