Stuffed Courgette Flowers

I came across this wonderful edible flowers in restaurants and I love their taste. Had them mainly deep fried so when I found them in Borough Market I realised I can try a healthier baked recipe.

For this recipe I used :

• 8 courgette flowers
• 2 tbsp quark but you can also use ricotta or cottage cheese
• 1 tbsp of hard grated cheese 
• 150 gr lardons 
• 1 small shallot 
• 100 gr mushrooms 
• salt pepper to taste 

Gently remove the inside of the flowers careful not the damage them. Place them in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for 5 minutes then pad them gently with a paper towel.

In a hot pan place the lardons let them cook for 2 minutes then add the finely chopped onion and mushrooms and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Let it cool down then mix with the cheese.

Using a pipping bag or a teaspoon gently fill the flowers and twist the ends. Place them on a baking tray add salt and pepper and bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes on medium heat .

Enjoy hot or cold xx