ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS STUFFED WITH TOMATOES AND PARMESAN

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Categories     Cheese     Tomato     Vegetable     Appetizer     Side     Bake     Parmesan     Zucchini     Spring     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
8 ounces ripe plum tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 baby zucchini with blossoms attached
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 15x10x2-inch oval baking dish with 1 tablespoon oil. Heat 5 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add breadcrumbs and thyme and stir until breadcrumbs are lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in tomatoes, cheese, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Fill zucchini blossoms with breadcrumb mixture, using about 2 teaspoons for small blossoms and 1 tablespoon for large blossoms (be careful not to tear blossoms). Sprinkle any remaining breadcrumb mixture over baking dish. Place zucchini atop breadcrumbs in dish. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons oil over. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Bake until zucchini are tender, about 30 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Edward Harrison
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making these again and again.


Bryan Marcelle
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed these blossoms. They were so light and flavorful.


Carrie Cato
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I had trouble finding zucchini blossoms, but I finally found them at a farmers market. They were worth the effort, though. This dish was amazing!


MARISA MENDEZ
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These were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more herbs or spices next time.


Rana Ghazanfar Ali
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I love zucchini blossoms and this is a great way to use them. The filling is simple but delicious and the blossoms are a beautiful presentation.


Kiran Preeya
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These were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The blossoms were beautiful and the filling was flavorful. I would definitely make these again.


Shaniya Harry
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I've never had stuffed zucchini blossoms before, but I'm definitely a fan now! These were so easy to make and they were absolutely delicious.


Mdshohag Shohag
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I was skeptical at first, but these turned out to be really good! The flavors all worked well together and the blossoms were a fun and unique way to serve an appetizer.


Alex (DJ KALLEX)
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I made these for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Suheil Rashidbunu
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These stuffed zucchini blossoms were a delightful appetizer! The combination of tomatoes, Parmesan, and herbs created a flavorful and satisfying filling. The blossoms themselves were crispy and tender, providing a nice contrast to the soft interior.