Zucchini Flower Fritters

The Ingredients

Zucchini flowers

1 packet of active dry yeast

1/2 cup chick pea flour

1/2 cup water

salt

pepper

avocado oil

My mother-in-law had some serious zucchini flowers in bloom, so I made sure to take them for a tasty dish. They apparently open up really nicely in the morning, so I picked them off the zucchini (which did not need to be picked and can be eaten later). The recipe found here is what I know from my nonna and mother- the way they are made in Italy. (The right way :P). 

In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup warm water with the active dry yeast. Let it activate for 30 minutes and set aside. In another bowl, mix the flour with salt and pepper and coat the zucchini flowers with the mixture. Add the yeast mixture to the zucchini flowers. This will be sticky. 

Coat a skillet with some avocado oil- which does excellent in higher heat. Keep the skillet on med-high heat and drop in the zucchini flower fritters. Cook for a few minutes on each side until golden-brown. They make an excellent side dish or appetizer. Wait- these are vegan AND gluten-free. Woohoo!!! Enjoy! 

Frying time

As a side dish to my chicken and swiss chard- recipe to come!