Beer Tempura Goat Cheese Stuffed Squash Blossoms

Ingredients

15 fresh squash blossoms

10oz local organic soft goat cheese

2 tablespoons fresh chopped thyme

1 tablespoon fresh chopped lemon zest

2 cups all purpose flour

1 pint of beer (your choice)

pinch of cayenne pepper

salt

Method

1. Whip goat cheese, thyme, lemon zest and a pinch of salt together until smooth.

2. Using a sandwich bag, pipe cheese mix into the squash blossoms.

3. To prepare the tempura batter, whisk together the flour, beer, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt.

4. Carefully dip the stuffed blossoms into the tempura batter, and then immediately submerge them in oil heated to 350F degrees.

5. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes until light brown.

6. Serve on a bed of fresh greens and vegetables with your favorite seasonal dressing.

Makes fifteen