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Stuffed Squash Blossoms

Published: Aug 1, 2018 · Updated: Aug 12, 2018 by Mely Martínez

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A recipe my mom told me on the phone some years ago inspire these fried stuffed squash blossoms. I added a little twist to this tasty appetizer by combining a little Serrano pepper and onion to the Ricotta mix.

Stuffed Squash blossoms Fried. Squash blossoms stuffed with ricotta cheese Mexican style.
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  • Fried Stuffed Squash Blossoms
  • When is the squash blossoms season?
  • Where to buy Squash Blossoms?
  • How to store squash blossoms?
  • How to cook with squash blossoms?
  • How to make Stuffed Squash Blossoms Mexican Style
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Fried Stuffed Squash Blossoms

Cooking with Squash blossoms is more common in Central Mexico during the rainy season, although you can find them almost everywhere in the country were people like to use them for the famous squash blossoms quesadillas and other dishes. According to Pre-Hispanic codices, Squash blossoms were part of the Mexican gastronomy before the Spaniards arrived in Mexico.

But, before I continue, let me tell you these flowers are delicate and soft with a very mild flavor resembling that of the squash. And, just in case you have some more questions about these natural wonders, read more about them below.

Stuffed squash blossoms. Fried squash blossoms stuffed with ricotta cheese Mexican style.

When is the squash blossoms season?

Depending on the climate zone where you live, the plant starts blooming around late spring up to late summer. We are talking between May and October. However, in warmer weather, they will still thrive during the late days of the fall season.

Where to buy Squash Blossoms?

I know it is not easy to find squash blossoms everywhere, check your Organic Market, like Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s, go to your farmer markets, ask the vendors to bring you some the next time, if they sell zucchini, chances are they have plenty of blossoms in their vegetable garden, or the Latin Stores. I was surprised that now you can even buy them online at Amazon and whole foods.

How to store squash blossoms?

As soon as you bring them from the store or the farmers market and before cooking the blossoms, rinse them with fresh water, pad dry with a kitchen towel and remove the stamen. I usually store them in the fridge in a plastic container with a lid, with a lot of room for the blossoms. Do not overcrowd them. They last about 3-4 days in good shape. Tip: sometimes I recycle the strawberries container and line with a paper towel to store the blossoms there. Works great!

Stuffed Squash Blossoms. Fried squash blossoms stuffed with ricotta cheese Mexican style.

How to cook with squash blossoms?

Well, besides making these stuffed squash blossoms, they are usually a part of a dish; you can add them to salads, quesadillas, soups, stews, tamales, pasta, and even pizzas. And in case I didn’t mention before, you can eat them raw, and also use them as a garnish for soups. Just remember to treat them gently and cook for a quick –short time or add them almost at the end of your cooking.

stuffed squash blossoms. Fried squash blossoms stuffed with ricotta cheese Mexican style.

How to make Stuffed Squash Blossoms Mexican Style

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stuffed squash blossoms. Fried squash blossoms stuffed with ricotta cheese Mexican style.
  • Wash the flowers and dry them with a kitchen towel very carefully. Remove the pistil with the tip of the kitchen Scissors. (Please check the ingredients list below)
  • Heat 1 Tablespoon of oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat, add the onion and pepper, and sauté for one or two minutes, only until the onion looks transparent.
  • Add the onion and pepper mixture to a bowl with the ricotta cheese and chopped parsley. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stuff the flowers very carefully with the help of a small spoon. The already filled flowers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours before frying.

stuffed Squash blossoms. Fried squash blossoms stuffed with ricotta cheese Mexican style.

  • To prepare the batter, mix in a bowl, one large egg, ⅓ cup of flour, ¼ cup of clear beer. (If you do not have a beer, use milk and a ⅓-teaspoon of baking powder.) Mix everything well.
  • Heat the oil to medium-low temperature since the flowers are very delicate.
  • As soon as the oil is hot, grab each flower from its stem and submerge in the batter mixture to cover completely, next step place the flower in the oil, and repeat this process with the other flowers trying not to pile them in the pan.

Cook for a minute and a half or until you see the light brown color, turn and cook in the same way. Remove and place the fried stuffed squash blossoms on a plate covered with paper napkins or on a wire rack.

Serve with a tomato sauce. Click this link for the tomato recipe.

Enjoy!

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stuffed squash blossoms

Mexican Fried Stuffed Squash Blossoms

Mely Martínez
A recipe my mom told me on the phone some years ago inspire these fried stuffed squash blossoms. I added a little twist to this tasty appetizer by combining a little Serrano pepper and onion to the Ricotta mix.
5 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings as an appetizer
Calories 96 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 Squash Blossoms
  • 2 tablespoons chopped white onion
  • 1 Serrano pepper minced optional
  • 1 tablespoon of oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1- cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 Large egg
  • ⅓- cup flour
  • ¼ cup of beer
  • Salt and pepper
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Wash the flowers and dry them with a kitchen towel very carefully. Remove the pistil with the tip of the kitchen Scissors.
  • Heat 1 Tablespoon of oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat, add the onion and pepper, and sauté for one or two minutes, only until the onion looks transparent.
  • Add the onion and pepper mixture to a bowl with the ricotta cheese and chopped parsley. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stuff the flowers very carefully with the help of a small spoon. The already filled flowers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours before frying.
  • To prepare the batter, mix in a bowl, one large egg, ⅓ cup of flour, ¼ cup of clear beer. (If you do not have a beer, use milk and a ⅓-teaspoon of baking powder.) Mix everything well.
  • Heat the oil to medium-low temperature since the flowers are very delicate.
  • As soon as the oil is hot, grab each flower from its stem and submerge in the batter mixture to cover completely, next step place the flower in the oil, and repeat this process with the other flowers trying not to pile them in the pan.

Cook for a minute and a half or until you see the light brown color, turn and cook in the same way. Remove and place the fried stuffed squash blossoms on a plate covered with paper napkins or on a wire rack.

    Notes

    • Goat cheese is also used instead of ricotta.
    • You can use purple onions or green onions, instead of white onions.
    • Other options, if you do not have parsley is to use cilantro, Epazote or even oregano.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 34mgPotassium: 46mgVitamin A: 295IUVitamin C: 2.3mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 0.5mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Pat sanchez

      June 12, 2021 at 8:42 pm

      I can’t have eggs , what can I use instead

      Reply
      • Mely Martínez

        June 13, 2021 at 1:44 pm

        Hello Pat,
        You can use a batter made of All-purpose flour mixed with water, and baking powder.

        Reply
    2. Jody

      September 20, 2020 at 8:58 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome, a vegetarian delicacy. 🤓

      Reply
    3. Gabrielle Warner

      August 01, 2020 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      Loved it! Delicious!

      Reply
    4. Stephanie

      June 29, 2020 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      I didn't know what to expect, but this dish is utterly amazing!

      Reply
    5. Michael Green

      September 25, 2018 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      What first brought me to your site was your recipe for sweet corn masa. My exwifes family in Tucson made these every year at Christmas. Of course they put a green chilli strip and cheddar cheese inside. I've been married three times all of my wives were Hispanic my third died from metastatic breast cancer after 21 years. So I've learned a lot about making Mexican food. I'm slso pretty good at it. But I've found your recipes extremely helpful recently, especially when I want to make something new. I do occasionally make modifications to the recipes, but they are extremely helpful. The current recipe for squash blossoms gave me an idea. I pretty much followed your recipe but fried some chorizo then cooled it and added it to the stuffing. My son's loved it. Thanks for the wonderful recipes and inspiration.

      Reply
      • mmartinez

        September 25, 2018 at 3:44 pm

        Hello Michael,
        Thanks for visiting the website and cooking some of the recipes. That is the beauty of cooking, that you can adapt the recipes to your own liking. By the way, the brilliant idea of adding chorizo to the stuffing, I love it. Happy cooking!

        Reply
      • Stephanie

        June 29, 2020 at 4:09 pm

        5 stars
        I didn't know what to expect, but this dish is utterly amazing!

        Reply
    6. Erin

      August 08, 2018 at 9:57 pm

      5 stars
      Made it tonight and it was great! Loved the beer batter. I did make some modifications used goat cheese instead of ricotta, substituted jalapeño and cilantro in place of serrano pepper and parsley. I also added Jamon serrano by rolling the goat cheese into the ham which made it easier to stuff. Served with green rice with saturated zucchini. Delish!

      Reply

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