Squash Blossom Recipes

July 7, 2014

Light, delicate squash blossoms are the ultimate summer treat. While the blossoms are most commonly stuffed and fried, they are also delightful on pizza, sautéed with summer vegetables, or simmered in soups.

Squash Blossom Pizza

Squash Blossom Pizza
Tender squash blossoms and rich, creamy burrata are a perfect pair atop a chewy crust. See the recipe for Squash Blossom Pizza »Penny De Los Santos

Fried Anchovy-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms

Fried Anchovy-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
For this simple Italian hors d'oeuvre, delicate zucchini flowers are filled with salty anchovy fillets and batter-fried.Ingalls Photography

Squash Blossom Sauté (Guiso de Flor de Calabaza)

Squash Blossom Sauté (Guiso de Flor de Calabaza)
Squash blossoms bring color and a light texture to this fresh vegetable stew. It's great served with warm corn tortillas.Todd Coleman

Stuffed and Fried Squash Blossoms

stuffed squash blossoms
Squash blossoms are delicate and delicious, with a hint of flavor from the squash itself. See the recipe for Stuffed and Fried Squash Blossoms »Maura McEvoy

Squash Blossom Soup (Caldo Xochitl con Flor de Calabaza)

Squash Blossom Soup (Caldo Xochitl con Flor de Calabaza)
Mexico's soups are famous for their freshness and simplicity. This one marries delicate squash blossoms with chiles, queso fresco, and shredded chicken in an enriched chicken broth.James Oseland

Squash-Blossom Beignets

Squash-Blossom Beignets
Light and delicate, these fried squash blossoms are an unforgettable treat. See the recipe for Squash-Blossom Beignets »Antoine Bootz

Squash Blossom Soup

Squash Blossom Soup
This soup is a close version of the dish served at Tlamanalli de Abigail Mendoza Ruíz restaurant in Teotitlán del Valle, a town about 15 miles northwest of Oaxaca, Mexico. See the recipe for Squash Blossom Soup »Laurie Smith

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