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Kolokytholouloutha Yemista (Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms)

Kolokytholouloutha Yemista (Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms) is built on Zucchini Blossoms, Long Grain White Rice, Fresh Italian Parsley, Fresh Mint, and Onion. Serves 6. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 18
• 1 cup
• 3 tbsp
• 3 tbsp
• 1
• 1/3 cup
• 1
• 3/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Wash the zucchini blossoms gently and drain them.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine the rice, parsley, mint, and onion.

3. 3

   Add the oil, tomato, and salt and pepper and mix well.

4. 4

   Using a small teaspoon, stuff the blossoms with the rice mixture.

5. 5

   Arrange them one next to the other in a shallow saucepan, add warm water, and cover.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat until the rice is cooked, about 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve warm.

8. 8

   Sofi Lazarides Konstantinides, "Sofi's Aegean Kitchen" Posted by Karen Mintzias