Zucchini Flan

The zucchini flan is a light and tasty dish, perfect as an appetizer or as a side. Here is the recipe for an Italian-style zucchini flan.

Ingredients

• 600 g of zucchini
• 3 eggs
• 100 g of grated cheese (such as Parmesan or Pecorino)
• 200 ml of cooking cream or milk
• 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs
• Butter to taste for greasing
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Nutmeg (optional)
• Aromatic herbs (such as thyme or mint), chopped to taste (optional)

Preparation

1. Wash and slice the zucchini into thin rounds. In a non-stick pan, cook the zucchini with a drizzle of oil until they are soft. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. In a bowl, beat the eggs with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Add the grated cheese and continue stirring until you have a smooth mixture.
3. Add the now lukewarm zucchini to the egg mixture, then add the cream or milk and, if you wish, the chopped aromatic herbs.
4. Grease a flan tin, preferably one for flan, with butter and sprinkle the bottom and sides with breadcrumbs.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and level it with a spoon.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 40 minutes or until the flan is golden brown and the surface has puffed up slightly.
7. Let the flan cool down for a few minutes before unmolding and serving.

Did you know?

Zucchini flan is a versatile recipe that can be enriched with other ingredients such as diced cooked ham, chopped mushrooms, or even sun-dried tomatoes to give an extra touch of flavor. Moreover, it represents an excellent solution for getting those who are not particularly fond of vegetables to eat them.

This recipe is simple and lends itself to various interpretations, so feel free to customize it as you prefer! Bon appétit!