Squash Blossom And Mushroom Quesadillas Recipe

The often-discarded flowers are prized by some, and can usually be found fried and stuffed with cheese. If you're not feeling quite motivated enough to carefully stuff each little blossom and coat, dredge and fry them, there is an easier way to enjoy this seasonal delicacy. Paired with earthy mushrooms and their best friend, cheese, squash blossoms shine. When preparing your blossoms, snap off the stems and remove the stamens with your hands or a paring knife, carefully to remove as little of the petals as possible. I bought my squash blossoms from a stand at my local farmers' market, but they can sometimes be found in specialty grocers. Serve the quesadillas as is or with a bit of crema and hot sauce. A grilled corn salad or mexican cactus salad make it a complete meal.