Gluten-Free Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms (Fior di Zucca Ripieni)

These quick and easy gluten-free stuffed zucchini blossoms are filled with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and fried in a rice flour batter.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 mins
• Total Time: 17 mins
• Calories: 243 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup milk
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup oil for frying
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, fresh
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan-Reggiano cheese
• 10 zucchini blossoms
• 7 tablespoons rice flour
• ¼ cup sparkling water
• 2 tablespoons sweet rice flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix mozzarella cheese and Parmesan-Reggiano cheese together in a bowl until smooth. Stuff 1 tablespoon cheese mixture into each zucchini blossom and pinch the ends closed.

Step 2

Mix rice flour, eggs, milk, sparkling water, sweet rice flour, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Place stuffed blossoms in flour mixture; toss gently until covered.

Step 3

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Fry blossoms in oil until crisp and pale golden brown, about 2 minutes. Rest blossoms on paper towels to absorb excess oil.