Couscous-Herb Filling for Zucchini Blossoms
Couscous herb filling for zucchini blossoms is a recipe with fresh ingredients from the grain category. Try this and other recipes from Spoonsparrow!
Ingredients
- 150 g couscous (instant)
- 150 ml hot vegetable broth
- 1 Garlic clove
- 0.5 Red Onion
- 1 handful fresh herbs (e.g., basil, parsley)
- 120 g goat cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt
- pepper (ground)
- 8 zucchini blossoms
Instructions
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1.
Pour the couscous into a bowl with boiling broth and cover for about 10 minutes to absorb. Fluff with a fork.
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2.
Peel the garlic and press through a press. Peel the onion and dice very finely. Wash, dry shake, and chop the herbs. Crumble the goat cheese in a separate bowl.
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3.
Add the garlic, onion, 1 tbsp olive oil, and herbs to the couscous mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper.
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4.
Remove the stamens and inner pots from inside the blossoms, rinse the zucchini, and pat dry gently.
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5.
Fill each blossom with the vegetable mixture and carefully twist the tips together.
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6.
Optionally, cook in a hot pan with oil, turning gently for about 2 minutes on each side. Drizzle with basil butter and sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.
