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Baked Stringy Zucchini Flan

17/11/2023

I can provide you with the recipe for a baked stringy zucchini flan, perfect as a vegetarian dish and deliciously rich. Here’s how to prepare this dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchinis
  • 200 g of mozzarella (or another stringy cheese of your choice)
  • 3 eggs
  • 100 ml of milk
  • 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Nutmeg (optional)
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Butter or extra virgin olive oil for greasing the baking dish

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Wash the zucchinis, cut them into rounds or sticks, according to your preference.
  3. In a non-stick pan, cook the zucchini with a drizzle of oil until they are slightly golden and soft. Season with salt lightly.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, add the Parmesan, a grating of nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
  5. Cut the mozzarella into small cubes and let it drain to get rid of the excess whey.
  6. Grease a baking dish with butter or oil and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
  7. Arrange a layer of the cooked zucchini at the bottom of the dish.
  8. Pour half of the egg and milk mixture over the zucchini and distribute half of the mozzarella cubes.
  9. Create another layer with the remaining zucchini, pour the rest of the egg mixture, and complete with the mozzarella.
  10. Sprinkle the surface with more breadcrumbs if you want a crispy crust.
  11. Bake the flan for about 30-40 minutes or until the surface is golden brown and the cheese inside is well melted.
  12. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

You can vary the herb flavoring of this dish by adding aromatic herbs such as mint or basil to give a touch of freshness. As an alternative to a conventional oven, you can bake the flan in a convection oven at 160°C, slightly reducing the cooking times.

Curiosity

The zucchini flan is a versatile and tasty way to eat this vegetable. The word “flan” comes from the French “soufflé”, indicating a dish that should be light and at the same time creamy and stringy. Baking allows the zucchini to blend perfectly with the cheese and eggs, creating a soft consistency that is loved by both adults and children.