Nicoise-Style Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms 



Ingredients

• Tomato Sauce

  • 1 small onion, chopped 

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 can 28 oz (796 ml) whole plum tomatoes

• Stuffing

  • 1 cup (250 ml) chopped onion
  • 1 cup (250 ml) red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup (250 ml) diced zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) rosé or white wine
  • 1 can 7 oz (198 g) light tuna, drained and flaked
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) oil-packed black Kalamata olives, drained, pitted and chopped
  • 16 freshly picked zucchini blossoms

• Garnish

  • 12 oil-packed Kalamata olives, drained, pitted and halved
  • 12 cocktail-size bocconcini cheese, halved 

  • 8 yellow cherry tomatoes, halved