Ingredients

  • 1 7-ounce can tuna packed in water
  • 2 tablespoons grated horseradish
  • 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 12 large zucchini blossoms
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons beer
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • Corn, peanut or vegetable oil

Method

  • Drain tuna and put into container of food processor or electric blender.
  • Add yogurt, horseradish and mayonnaise and blend to fine paste.
  • Open zucchini blossoms (make sure yours have not been sprayed with insecticide) and fill with paste.
  • Tie ends of petals at top as if tying a bandana.
  • Beat egg yolk until light and golden.
  • Beat whites until moderately stiff.
  • Fold into yolk along with beer.
  • Dredge stuffed blossoms in flour, then dip to coat well with batter.
  • Heat oil to depth of 1/2 inch in heavy skillet.
  • Add batter-coated blossoms a few at a time.
  • When batter has set on bottom carefully turn blossoms and cook until nicely brown all over.