This is especially true with vegetarian tempura, and if you've ever sunk your teeth into a fried green bean or slice of zucchini only to find that it's soft and mushy, you know how disappointing ...

However, more delicate vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms can be sliced thinly and tempura-fried directly. Small mushrooms can even be used whole, while larger ones are usually sliced.

Don’t worry about making it smooth -- the classic tempura batter is actually quite lumpy. Using a teaspoon, very carefully fill each zucchini blossom with the stuffing mixture. Press the ends of ...

Dianna Appleton, owner and founder of Equagold, shares her recipe for a delicious dish using zucchini and their flowers. She shares her recipe with Bite's Joanna Mathers.