Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms

Garden zucchini blossoms filled with an olive-oil rice mixture — an unmissable summer meze.

Prep time: 40 minutes · Cook time: 35 minutes · Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 25-30 fresh zucchini blossoms

• 1 cup rice

• 1 onion, grated

• Dill, mint, parsley

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• Salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, sugar

• Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Gently remove the pistil inside each zucchini blossom.

2. Mix the rice, onion, herbs, and spices together to prepare the filling.

3. Place a teaspoon of filling into each blossom and fold the ends over.

4. Arrange them snugly in a pot, then add olive oil, water, and lemon juice.

5. Cook over low heat for 30-35 minutes, and serve cold.