Fiori di zucca ripieni
Fiori di zucca ripieni are stuffed zucchini blossoms, a beloved Italian summer delicacy. The delicate, edible flowers are typically filled with a mixture of ricotta cheese and herbs, then lightly battered and fried until golden and crispy. This dish is particularly popular in central and southern Italy, especially in Rome and Naples.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderately high in fat and protein due to the cheese filling and frying, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the light batter. It provides a good source of calcium from the cheese and vitamins A and C from the zucchini blossom itself, with a rough calorie estimate of 250-300 kcal per serving of two blossoms.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Calcium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 220 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10 mcg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
Per 2 stuffed blossoms (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Fiori di zucca ripieni celebrate the fleeting beauty of summer, as zucchini blossoms are highly perishable and available only for a short season. Nutritionally, it's a creative way to consume the entire plant, utilizing the flower which is often overlooked, and it showcases the Italian philosophy of simple, high-quality seasonal ingredients.
