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Stuffed Squash Blossom Paleo Frittata

When you find yourself staring at a squash blossom, pick up a few, bring them home & turn them into a beautiful Paleo frittata for breakfast. by Marla Starr, updated January 14, 2015 Posted on June 30, 2014

Stuffed Squash Blossom Paleo Frittata
Marla Starr
Marla Starr is the founder of Paleo Porn, co-author of Pigskin Paleo and Owner of Starr Fitness. Marla is a Certified Personal Trainer, 200HR Certified Yoga Instructor, a Certified Barre & SUP/SUP Yoga Instructor offering Personal Training & Small Group Fitness classes both in person and virtually. In addition to all of the above she is also the Executive Producer of Minimalism. Please enjoy all the recipes in the Paleo Porn recipe archives!

Squash blossoms are a summer farmer’s market find! You may pass by those little airy flowers and think that they’re sitting there for decoration however they are, in fact, edible.

Squash blossoms can be prepared several different ways and I decided to stuff and bake mine into a frittata.

What is a squash blossom?

A squash blossom is the soft, paper-like flower that you’ll find growing attached to the top of a summer squash or zucchini. The female squash blossom, when fertilized by the male squash blossom, quickly produces a miniature squash.

Stuffed Squash Blossom Paleo Frittata

With our quick definition of the Paleo diet: eat plants, animals, nuts & seeds – squash blossoms fall conveniently into that first category of plants and therefore squash blossoms are Paleo. :)

Where to find squash blossoms

You might have a hard time finding squash blossoms. First look at your local farmer’s market or talk to a farmer nearby who grows squash. If he hasn’t brought them with him to sell, he may have some to bring next time around.

The problem with selling squash blossoms is they are quick to perish, so grocery stores tend to not carry them, and when they do, they may only be around for a short period of time. I remember seeing some at our local Mariano’s but they were seriously gone within hours. I know this first hand, which may or may not mean I was there shopping twice in the same day. ;)

Stuffed Squash Blossom Paleo Frittata

How do you cook squash blossoms?

There are several methods used to consume a squash blossom. First I have to say, you can simply admire them as you would any other flower and use them to decorate a plate or table and not eat them at all.

Or you can choose your favorite method. Most people, including the farmer who sold them to me this time around, decide to stuff them. You can stuff them with cheese, if you’re cool with dairy. You can stuff them with mini shrimp or bacon or pancetta or rice or anything that’s small and not too heavy. You can wrap your stuffed blossoms with bacon and bake them or pan fry them.

You can chop them and sauté them with other vegetables, add them to soup or mix them in with a salad and eat them raw.

Any way you choose, just remember you’ll want to remove the stamen (i.e. the reproductive organ of the flower) from the male squash blossoms or the pistil (if you find yourself with a female squash blossom) before preparing.

Stuffed Squash Blossom Paleo FrittataStuffed Squash Blossom Paleo Frittata

I first picked up some squash blossoms to test their stuff-ability and once I was satisfied with my garlic-mushroom combination I pan fried and baked them. When baking the blossoms they shriveled up even smaller than they normally are so I picked up another batch to continue to experiment. I would definitely serve them this way as a snack or appetizer but I wanted a more beautiful representation for these pretty little edible flowers.

The second time around I started the exact same way but instead of frying & baking them, I finished them off in this frittata!

If you’d prefer to make things go a little faster, you could always not stuff your squash blossoms before adding the eggs, but I enjoyed the entire process, and the taste. :)

What’s the difference between an omelet and a frittata?

Unlike a typical omelet, a frittata is cooked on low for 5-15 minutes or until the base is set, then transferred to the oven while the top is still runny. The frittata is then cooked for the last 5 minutes in the oven, to finish it off.

Also unlike a typical omelet which is served whole, a frittata is sliced and served in pieces.

Next time you pass by a squash blossom, pick it up and grab a few extra to take home and try this Squash Blossom Paleo Frittata to serve for breakfast.

Stuffed Squash Blossom Paleo Frittata

Stuffed Squash Blossom Paleo Frittata

Yield: 10 Slices

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salted grass-fed butter (or your choice of fat)
  • 1/3 portobello mushroom, minced
  • 1/2 cup onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • coarse ground sea salt, to taste
  • 10 squash blossoms
  • 1 dozen large organic eggs
  • coarse ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  2. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
  3. Sauté the mushroom, onion, garlic and a taste of sea salt. Transfer the veggie mixture, once done, to a small prep bowl.
  4. Clean the squash blossoms to remove any dirt, taking great care with them as they are quite fragile. With delicate fingers, pry each flower open and remove the the fuzzy yellow parts from inside the flower. Transfer to a paper towel and pat dry.
  5. Using a small spoon, gently fill each squash blossom with the mushroom mix. Twist the top gently closed and lay on it's side with the side that is mostly open on the bottom of a large, dry cast iron skillet. Repeat this step for all the squash blossoms. Arrange in a circle, with each evenly spaced apart, on the bottom of the skillet.
  6. Turn the heat to medium.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs, season with sea salt and black pepper and whisk to combine.
  8. Gently pour the eggs around the blossoms in the skillet and turn the heat down to medium-low.
  9. When the edges start to firm, after about 10-15 minutes, transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for ~10 minutes until the top is visibly cooked.
  10. Remove from the oven and let rest before slicing like a pizza and serve.
  11. Transfer pre-sliced frittata pieces to a glass storage container and refrigerate for future use. Serve cold topped with homemade harissa for an extra added kick of flavor.
  12. Enjoy! :)

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Marla Starr is the founder of Paleo Porn, co-author of Pigskin Paleo and Owner of Starr Fitness. Marla is a Certified Personal Trainer, 200HR Certified Yoga Instructor, a Certified Barre & SUP/SUP Yoga Instructor offering Personal Training & Small Group Fitness classes both in person and virtually. In addition to all of the above she is also the Executive Producer of Minimalism. Please enjoy all the recipes in the Paleo Porn recipe archives!

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