Roasted Stuffed Squash Blossoms
Description
These stuffed squash blossoms with goat cheese, rainbow chard, and fresh basil are roasted to perfection for a light summer dish that's full of flavor.
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 bunch rainbow chard, stems removed and leaves chopped
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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3 ounces chevre (goat cheese)
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8 zucchini blossoms, stamen removed
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.