Stuffed zucchini blossoms with meat are a flavorful and elegant dish that combines the delicate texture of fresh blossoms with a rich filling made of minced meat, ham, and Parmesan cheese. They can be served simply sautéed in butter or finished with a light tomato sauce for extra softness and aroma. Ideal as a hearty appetizer or a refined main course.
Meat
Traditional
Italian
Stuffed
Meat-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
These meat-stuffed zucchini blossoms combine delicate flowers with a rich filling of minced meat, ham, Parmesan, and soaked bread. Golden in butter or finished with tomato sauce, they make a refined starter or main dish.
Ingredients
- 20 zucchini blossoms
- Flour as needed
- Butter 50 g
- Tomato sauce (optional) 200 ml
- Broth (optional) 50 ml
- Minced meat 150 g
- Chopped ham 50 g
- Bread soaked in milk 1 handful
- Egg 1
- Grated Parmesan 1 heaping tablespoon
- Salt to taste
- White pepper to taste
- Breadcrumbs if needed
Tools
- Pan
- Bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Kitchen tongs
Instructions
- Clean the blossoms by removing stems, wash and drain.
- Mix meat, ham, soaked bread, egg, Parmesan, salt and pepper. Add breadcrumbs if too soft.
- Fill each blossom gently.
- Dust with flour and cook in melted butter until golden.
- Serve as is, or add tomato sauce diluted with broth and cook 10 more minutes.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
298 kcal
298 kcal
Fat
19 g
19 g
Carbohydrates
14 g
14 g
Protein
18 g
18 g
Sugar
3 g
3 g
Fiber
1 g
1 g
Sodium
320 mg
320 mg
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