Flowery Lunch: Squash Blossom Omelet
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What to do with all those beautiful squash blossoms that are on the zucchini plant?
Italians love to stuff them and fry them (click here for last year's recipe), but I decided on a omelet for lunch.
I picked 3 cherry tomatoes from my plant and halved them. 4 zucchini flowers from Noel's zucchini plant and a handful of chives, parsley & basil from the garden.
All picked in my pajamas.
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In a nonstick skillet, heat some olive oil or butter and saute the blossoms with the fresh herbs and tomatoes for a minute or two on each side (carefully turn over the flowers, they will be wilted and browning).
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Whisk 3 farm fresh eggs in a bowl and pour over the garden delights in the pan. Season with salt & pepper. Cook on medium and carefully flip the omelet when you think it's ready.
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Why don't I live in a warm climate 365 days a year where I can have a garden more than just 3 months of the year? hmmmmmmmm.
Food for thought.
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Comments
Luscious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your photo of the blossom is a portrait of perfection in food!
Mil
Paul
You've got a great site and I'm looking forward to coming back again!
Ben
http://kissthecook-ben.blogspot.com/
365 days of gardening...I'd be very tired.