Country Homes & Interiors

Veg patch cooking

STUFFED COURGETTE FLOWERS

SERVES 4

Courgettes are so easy to grow and we love having them close to the kitchen in our vegetable patch. With our own beehives nearby, we are sure of an abundant yield through most of the summer. The male courgette flowers are large and easy to stuff. The female ones have a small courgette attached to them and are the ones featured here. Don’t be afraid of tearing the petals – they are not as delicate as they look. Get creative with your stuffings: for vegan guests, use tofu, tahini, herbs and nuts.

16 courgette flowers
Olive oil, to shallow fry

RICOTTA FILLING

250g fresh ricotta
1 tablespoon chopped garlic, chives,

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