Flowers That Double as Nutritious Vegetables

Nov14,2024

Popular in many cuisines, often stuffed or fried.

Pumpkin Flowers

Used in Southeast Asian dishes, great in salads and curries.

Banana Blossoms

Commonly stuffed with cheese and fried or added to pasta.

Zucchini Flowers

Used in teas, salads, and stews.

Hibiscus Flowers

Technically the flowering part of the plant.

Broccoli

Also a cluster of flower buds eaten as a vegetable.

Cauliflower

Delicate and perfect for stuffing or sautéing.

Squash Blossoms

Added to stir-fries and curries for their nutritional value.

Drumstick (Moringa) Flowers