Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 squash blossoms

Ingredients

  • 3tablespoonsolive oil, divided

  • 3clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1bunchrainbow chard, stems removed and leaves chopped

  • 3tablespoonschopped fresh basil

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 3ouncesgoat cheese (chevre)

  • 8zucchini blossoms, stamen removed

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium heat; add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in chard and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Add basil, salt, and pepper, and cook until basil is soft, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Place cooled chard mixture between 2 towels and press to remove excess moisture.

  3. Stir goat cheese and chard mixture together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Fill zucchini blossoms about 3/4 full with the goat cheese mixture, and pinch the ends closed. Place filled blossoms in a roasting pan; drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  4. Roast in the preheated oven until squash blossoms are hot, about 10 minutes.

Tips

Extra goat cheese mixture can be stored in the fridge for several days. I like to keep extra handy and fill squash blossoms immediately after harvesting them.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories244
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
17g
22%
Saturated Fat
6g
30%
Cholesterol
17mg
6%
Sodium
309mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
5g
19%
Total Sugars
8g
Protein
11g
21%
Vitamin C
85mg
94%
Calcium
159mg
12%
Iron
3mg
16%
Potassium
1291mg
27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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