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Cheese-Stuffed Squash Blossoms (Buñuelos de Flor de Calabaza)
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Cheese-Stuffed Squash Blossoms (Buñuelos de Flor de Calabaza)

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Cheese-Stuffed Squash Blossoms (Buñuelos de Flor de Calabaza)

These delightfully light squash blossom fritters stuffed with goat cheese are a specialty of Puebla, Mexico. Serve guacamole alongside for dipping (see related recipe at left).

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

762
Calories
26g
Protein
29g
Fat
98g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 10 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Goat Cheese 1 oz (28g) 103
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Pumpkin not in our table 0
Epazote not in our table 0
Safflower not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 20 good-sized squash blossoms
  • 1 1/2 lb. fresh goat cheese
  • 20 fresh epazote or cilantro leaves
  • 5 eggs, separated
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Safflower or canola oil for frying
  • 3 Tbs. all-purpose flour

Directions

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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