My Living Pantry
All ingredients  ·  Open the app
Edible Flower

Squash Blossom

The golden blossoms of squash and zucchini plants — a prized delicacy, often stuffed with cheese and fried.

Benefits

Key compounds

Beta-carotenevitamin Cluteinfolateantioxidants

May help with

Best for these goals

Visionimmunityantioxidant support

How to use it

Stuffed and fried (classic), in quesadillas and tacos, in pasta and risotto, battered in tempura, in soups

Evidence level

Nutritional

Cautions & interactions

Remove the bitter interior stamen/pistil; generally very safe
Build a recipe with Squash Blossom →

More in Edible Flower

Educational information only — not medical advice, and not evaluated by the FDA. These statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Talk to a qualified healthcare provider before using any ingredient therapeutically, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.

Home · All ingredients · The app · Terms · Privacy