Recipe By : Sofi's Aegean Kitchen by Sofi Lazarides Konstantinides
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Greek
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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18 lg Zucchini blossoms
1 c Long-grain white rice
3 tb Fresh Italian parsley -- minced
3 tb Fresh mint -- finely chopped
1 sm Onion -- finely chopped
1/3 c Olive oil
1 lg Ripe tomato -- peeled, seeded,
- coarsely chopped
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 c Water -- warm
Wash the zucchini blossoms gently and drain them. In a small bowl,
combine the rice, parsley, mint, and onion. Add the oil, tomato, and
salt and pepper and mix well. Using a small teaspoon, stuff the
blossoms with the rice mixture. Arrange them one next to the other in
a shallow saucepan, add warm water, and cover. Bring to a boil and
simmer over low heat until the rice is cooked, about 30 minutes.
Serve warm.
