Stuffed zucchini blossoms - (Yemista kolokytholoulouda) Stuffed zucchini blossoms 1st image | 2nd image NOTES Traditional food of Lesvos island. Can be found in other locations as well. Greek : Γεμιστά κολοκυθολούλουδα Step by step demonstration of recipe included HERE. Serves / Yields : 4 - 6 persons Season:Spring,Summer Region : Lesvos Print this recipe INGREDIENTS 18 large zucchini blossoms 1 cup long - grain white rice 1 onion, finely sliced 3 spoons parsley, finely chopped 3 spoons fresh spearmint, chopped 1 tomato, peeled cut in small pieces 70 ml olive oil 150 ml water Salt Pepper METHOD Wash the zucchini blossoms and drain them. Use a bowl to mix the rice with the oil the tomato the parsley, the onion and the spearmint. Stir well and start stuffing the zucchini blossoms, one by one, using a small teaspoon. Be carefull not to damage the blossoms. Do not overstuff the blossoms as the rice gains more size when it is boiled. Place the stuffed blossoms into a saucepan, add water and cover. Simmer until rice is cooked. Check water if more is required.