ZUCCHINI FLOWERS: Wash, Prepare and Cook!

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: mashed tofu

Cottage cheese is lower in calories and maintains a creamy texture.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a vegan option that adds a cheesy flavor.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide a healthier coating alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more economical choice for frying.

Gently wash zucchini flowers and remove the stamens.

In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, grated parmesan cheese, egg, salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs until smooth.

Stuff each zucchini flower with the cheese mixture, being careful not to overfill.

In a shallow dish, place flour and season with salt.

In another shallow dish, place breadcrumbs.

Dredge each stuffed flower in flour, shaking off excess.

Dip the floured flower in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

Heat olive oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the stuffed zucchini flowers in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the flowers and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Serve warm with a squeeze of lemon juice.

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