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Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms with Mastic

Name: Sakızlı Kabak Çiçeği Dolması
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 porsiyon
Cuisine: Türk Mutfağı
Ingredients: 16 adet Kabak çiçeği; 1 su bardağı Pirinç; 1 adet Soğan; 1 küçük parça Damla sakızı; 0.25 su bardağı Zeytinyağı; 0.5 demet Taze dereotu; 5 dal Taze nane; 0.5 demet Taze maydanoz; 1 çay kaşığı Tuz; 0.25 çay kaşığı Karabiber; 1 yemek kaşığı Limon suyu

This Mugla-style olive oil dish scents rice-filled zucchini blossoms with a touch of mastic.

Medium⏱️ 1 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 4~196 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

30 min prep 30 min cook 10 min rest

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Timeline

Total 1 h 10 min

Prep30 min
Resting/Marinating10 min
Cooking30 min

Ingredients

4 servings

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16 adet zucchini blossoms
1 su bardağı(~200 ml) rice
1 adet onion
1 küçük parça mastic
0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) olive oil
0.5 demet fresh dill
5 dal fresh mint
0.5 demet fresh parsley
1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) salt
0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) black pepper
1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) lemon juice

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Instructions

1
Gently open the zucchini blossoms, remove the pistils inside, and leave them upside down.
2
Rinse and drain the rice; saute the finely chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes, add the rice, and turn for 3 minutes more.
8 min
08:00
3
Add the crushed mastic, finely chopped dill, mint, parsley, salt, and black pepper to the filling and turn for 1 minute; remove from the heat and let it cool until warm.
1 min
01:00
4
Fill the blossoms halfway so they do not burst when the rice swells; close them by lightly folding the tips.
5
Arrange the dolmas tightly in the pot; add 1 cup hot water, lemon juice, and the remaining olive oil, then weigh them down with a heavy plate.
6
Cook over low heat for 25 minutes, remove from the heat, rest for 10 minutes, and serve cold.
25 min
25:00

💡 Tip: Zucchini blossoms must be handled as soon as they are picked, as they close if left to wait. Do not skip removing the pistils inside; they make the filling bitter.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve at room temperature with a few drops of lemon and olive oil drizzled over the top.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~196

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 8%Carbs 60%Fat 32%

GI 30 · Low GIGL 9 · Low GL

1.8g

Sugar

1.4g

Fiber

586.9mg

Sodium

1.7g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Satiety (per serving)

5/10

Moderate satiety, fine between meals

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FAQ

How many servings does Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms with Mastic make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms with Mastic take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 30 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 70 minutes in total.
Is Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms with Mastic difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms with Mastic have?
Approximately 196 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 30g, fat: 7g.
Is Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms with Mastic allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.
How many ingredients does Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms with Mastic need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
Is Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms with Mastic filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Gently open the zucchini blossoms, remove the pistils inside, and leave them upside down.

Rinse and drain the rice; saute the finely chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes, add the rice, and turn for 3 minutes more.

8 min

08:00

Add the crushed mastic, finely chopped dill, mint, parsley, salt, and black pepper to the filling and turn for 1 minute; remove from the heat and let it cool until warm.

1 min

01:00

Fill the blossoms halfway so they do not burst when the rice swells; close them by lightly folding the tips.

Arrange the dolmas tightly in the pot; add 1 cup hot water, lemon juice, and the remaining olive oil, then weigh them down with a heavy plate.

Cook over low heat for 25 minutes, remove from the heat, rest for 10 minutes, and serve cold.

25 min

25:00

FAQ

How many servings does Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms with Mastic make?

This recipe serves 4.

How long does Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms with Mastic take?

Prep 30 minutes, cooking 30 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 70 minutes in total.

Is Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms with Mastic difficult?

This recipe is rated medium.

How many calories does Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms with Mastic have?

Approximately 196 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 30g, fat: 7g.

Is Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms with Mastic allergen-free?

Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.

How many ingredients does Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms with Mastic need?

This recipe needs 11 ingredients.

Is Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms with Mastic filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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