Chieftain^® Wild Rice Company

SQUASH BLOSSOMS

Description:

A colorful splash in the garden, Squash Blossoms come in varying shades of yellow and orange tones, with flavors that hint of the squash itself. Elegant as a garnish, Squash Blossoms add color and flavor to everything from soups and salads to main entrees.  Nutritious as well, Squash Blossoms contain iron and calcium and Vitamins A and C.  Squash Blossoms can be stuffed with fillings and fried, or else sautéed very briefly and put into omelettes or quesadillas.  There are 30-35 Squash Blossoms per can that average 2-3 inches in length.

Suggested Use:

Squash Blossom frittata, Squash Blossom quesadillas, Squash Blossom hush puppies, Squash Blossom soup, fried Squash Blossoms, tempura Squash Blossom and crab, crisp Squash Blossoms filled with pulled pork and ricotta, Red Snapper in Squash Blossom, pan roast venison with plum sauce and crisp Squash Blossoms.  These are just a few menu ideas for using this unique ingredient.