Frittelle di Fiori di Zucchina

Frittelle di Fiori di Zucchina are delicious Italian zucchini flower fritters, light and crispy, perfect for grilling. They make a delightful appetizer or side dish that captures the essence of summer.

Ingredients

• Zucchini flowers - 8 pieces
• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Cornstarch - 20 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 large
• Sparkling water - 150 ml
• Olive oil - for grilling
• Fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon, chopped

Steps

1. Gently rinse the zucchini flowers under cold water and pat them dry. Remove the stamens if present.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. In another bowl, whisk the egg and then add the sparkling water, mixing well.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. The batter should be slightly thick but smooth.
5. Fold in the zucchini flowers and chopped parsley, ensuring they are well coated with the batter.
6. Preheat the grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates.
7. Using a tablespoon, drop small portions of the batter-coated flowers onto the grill. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove from the grill and let them cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 186 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from zucchini flowers.
• Provides antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation.

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