How to Make Roasted Stuffed Squash Blossoms - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roasted Stuffed Squash Blossoms are a delightful and unique dish that showcases the delicate flavors of summer squash. This recipe combines the subtle sweetness of the squash blossoms with a savory and creamy filling, creating a delicious appetizer or side dish that will impress your guests.

Squash blossoms are the edible flowers of the squash plant, and they are typically available in the summer months when the plants are in full bloom. They have a delicate and light flavor, which ma...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch rainbow chard, stems removed and leaves chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 ounces goat cheese (chevre)
  • 8 zucchini blossoms, stamen removed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 8 squash blossoms

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium heat; add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in chard and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Add basil, salt, and pepper, and cook until basil is soft, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Place cooled chard mixture between 2 towels and press to remove excess moisture.
  • Stir goat cheese and chard mixture together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Fill zucchini blossoms about 3/4 full with the goat cheese mixture, and pinch the ends closed. Place filled blossoms in a roasting pan; drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until squash blossoms are hot, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    244 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 309mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 85mg
    • Calcium: 159mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1291mg