Still feeling very much behind, but stopping by to share another wonderful seasonal treat.
And thank you for all your comments and good wishes – can’t wait to respond and catch up once I am back on Monday!
Zucchini flowers used to be a very ‘French’ thing, but can now be found at greenmarkets in the summer season. Zucchini always had flowers, it is just that not everyone thought to use them:).
You’ll need:
-1 cup freshly shelled peas
-6 zucchini flowers
– 3 T fresh chopped mint
– 3 T fromage blanc
– 2 T extra virgin olive oil + 1 t
– pinch of salt
1. Blanch the peas in simmering water and drain and ice immediately.
2. Heat up griddle or grill pan, drizzle 1 t olive oil over the trimmed zucchini flowers and grill lightly on both sides.
3. Mix together remaining olive oil, fromage blanc, salt, and chopped mint. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Fold the dressing into the blanched peas.
4. Top pea salad with zucchini flowers and serve immediately.
So pretty as always! đ I’d say summer shines within this dish for sure!
Thank you đ I agree!
Exquisite! Debra
Thanks, Debra! So glad you liked it.
Such a pretty salad my friend – zucchini flowers just make delicious in their own class đ
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thank you, Uru đ
I always wanted to cook the flowers but i could not find a recipe that made sense.. this one certainly does.. hurry home.. we miss you! c
They are beautiful stuffed with cheese or other veggies too, C! Just home, finally! x
This dish sounds so refreshing and it is nice to know that zucchini flowers are used in French cooking as well.
Thank you! So glad you like it.
I normally don’t cook with the flowers, but I might break down and do it this year!
You must have a few! đ
It looks incredibly beautiful! I hope to try zucchini flowers one day đ
I hope so too:) Thank you!
đ So what do they taste like? Are they sweet?
Yes, a little sweet, honey-like. But otherwise just fresh and delicious đ
I don’t seem to be able to find the flowers here, đ and I would very much like to because I’d love to try this recipe!
Oh no! No zucchini or squash flowers? They taste a little sweet and flowery, but go with so many things.
I have been trying to figure out what to do with my blossoms. Thank you!
Of course! That’s a good problem to have :). They are delicious stuffed with soft cheese and roasted or grilled that way too.