Crispy Healthy Pumpkin Blossoms You’ll Crave Again and Again
Enjoy these Healthy Pumpkin Blossoms, a nutritious and crispy appetizer perfect for impressing guests.
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Servings: 4 blossoms
Calories: 90kcal
Equipment
- non-stick skillet
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 1 cup chickpea flour A gluten-free alternative
- 1 cup water For batter consistency
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Adds richness
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Enhances flavor
- 1 teaspoon onion powder Depth of flavor
- 1 teaspoon salt Essential for flavor
- ½ teaspoon black pepper Adds a kick
- to taste chili flakes Optional for extra spice
For Cooking
- as needed olive oil spray or additional olive oil For frying
For Serving
- as needed lemon wedges Fresh squeeze for flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Gently wash the fresh pumpkin blossoms under cold water and pat dry. Remove any stamens or pistils.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, water, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and optional chili flakes. Whisk until smooth.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Lightly grease with olive oil spray or additional olive oil.
- Dip each pumpkin blossom into the chickpea batter, ensuring it is thoroughly coated. Allow excess batter to drip off.
- Carefully place the coated blossoms in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the blossoms from the skillet and drain excess oil on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the blossoms.
Notes
Best served immediately for optimal crispiness. Enjoy with a quick squeeze of lemon for added brightness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1blossom | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg