Ingredients

  • artichoke hearts canned 12oz.
  • bread crumbs italian 6 oz.
  • egg lg 4 ea.
  • lemon juice 1 oz.
  • chives 1 oz fresh
  • basil 4 oz. fresh
  • parmasan cheese greated 4 oz.
  • zuchini blossoms fresh 12 ea.
  • olive oil extra virgin 5 oz.
  • salt & pepper to taste.
  • chive sprig (to garnish)

Method

  • -in a mixing bowl add drained, chopped, artichoke hearts, 4 oz. of bread crumbs, lemon juice, chopped chives, 2 oz. basil, 2 oz. of parmasan cheese, and 2 whole eggs.
  • -mix together until it is well combined.
  • -shape into 3 oz pattys and coat with remaining breadcrumbs on the outside of the patty if to moist (optional).
  • -in a blender add remaining basil and 3 oz. of olive oil salt and pepper and blend. set aside for the fininshing sauce.
  • -in another mixing bowl beat 2 egg and parmasan cheese together.
  • -heat a large saute pan and add remianing olive oil.
  • -saute artichoke patties untill golden brown and filp.
  • -remove from saute pan and place on a sheet tray and in a 300 oven to keep warm.
  • -in the egg cheese batter coat zuchini blossoms and add to same saute pan.
  • -cook untill golden brown and turn over.
  • -place blossoms on papper towl to soak up any excess oil. season with salt and pepper.
  • -to plate place one artichoke pancake on the center of the plate. Drizzil basil oil around plate with a table spoon.
  • -place two zuchini blossoms on top of the artichoke pancake and garnish with chive sprigs.