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Goat Cheese Stuffed Squash Blossoms

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Goat Cheese Stuffed Squash Blossoms
Servings: 4
Calories: 278kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Ingredients

Filling:

  • 1 cup goat cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chives chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon chopped

Tempura Batter:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup soda water
  • 1 tablespoon vodka
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Canola oil for frying
  • 12 squash blossoms
  • 2 cups mixed greens for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, blend the goat cheese, chives, parsley, and tarragon until thoroughly incorporated. Set aside 12 teaspoon-sized balls of dough.
  • In a large mixing basin, whisk together the flour, soda water, vodka, and salt until thoroughly combined.
  • To assemble and fry: Halfway fill a medium saucepan with canola oil. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F over medium heat.
  • Remove the stamens by opening the blooms. Fill each bloom with one goat cheese ball and pinch shut. Dip the blooms into the tempura batter, then cook in batches for 5 minutes, or until crispy on both sides but not browned. Move to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Place the leaves on a platter and top with the fried squash blossoms to serve. Serve right away.

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Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 809mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 964IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 3mg
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