Ingredints:

• 12 zucchini flowers (washed, dried)
• 1 medium size onion (chopped)
• 1/2 cup of rice
• 5 tablespoons of Kalliope olive oil
• 1.5 cups of rice (soaked in hot water, drained)
• 2 tablespoons of pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons of currants
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 handful of dill (finely chopped)
• 3/4 glass of hot water (for rice)
• 1 glass of hot water (for cooking the stuffing)

The Tip of Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Recipe

Do not fill the zucchini flowers too much with the filling you have prepared, so that they do not tear. If possible, pluck the young ones from the zucchini flowers and collect them before they close in the early hours. Do not cook the stuffing too much. 1 portion is calculated as 3 pieces.

Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Recipe

• First, put half of the Kalliope olive oil, then the onions in the pan and fry them until they are caramelized.
• Add the rice on it and continue roasting.
• Add black pepper, salt, allspice, cinnamon, currants and pine nuts and continue roasting. When you see that the rice becomes transparent, add the dill and mix.
• Add hot water to it, put the stove on low heat, close the lid and cook the rice until the water is absorbed.
• Extract the zucchini flowers. It’s your choice whether to take the entire top part or not, you can just cut off the excess part.
• Fill the inner parts of the zucchini flowers with rice stuffing.
• Place the stuffed flowers in the pot and add the remaining olive oil. After adding the hot water, place a plate on it to make weight, close the lid and let it cook on low heat.
• Your stuffed zucchini flowers are ready. You can serve it with chili peppers, if desired. Enjoy your meal!