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Crispy Zucchini or Pumpkin Blossoms

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"My italian grandmother makes these every year when the zucchini in her garden start to blossom. She is Sicilian and calls them 'cripelli' Its 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"
Crispy Zucchini or Pumpkin Blossoms Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 11 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2/3 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

DIRECTIONS

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

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 11, 2006 by Lara 
I have been eating Pumpkins Blossoms since I was a kids some 40 years ago. I am not from Italy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 11, 2005 by Robbie 
I'm also from an italian family and grew up with this great recipe. Also told not to use the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 19, 2005 by CYNDO 
This was absolutely delicious! Great simple flavor, a great starter. (I needed to adjust the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 28, 2004 by CHEFROCK 
Excellent summer snack! My grandmother is originally from Benevento, Italy and has a similar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 29, 2006 by TBURKE2 
Love them. This was our first try with pumpkin blossoms. I used Asiago cheese as that's all... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.
Reviewed on may 14, 2004 by LORIINCALI 
very good - next time i'll use a LOT more spices, and maybe even stuff the leaves with a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 17, 2009 by Liana 
Ever cry when eating food? Yup! These are perfect for so many reasons!! My Nonna would send... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.82 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 24, 2009 by JOSEPHINE aka SPITFIRE FOODIE 
Very tasty. I would like to comment that this is the first time I've ever eaten zucchini,... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Crispy Zucchini or Pumpkin Blossoms

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 181

  • Total Fat: 13.3g
  • Cholesterol: 72mg
  • Sodium: 94mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 4.3g

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