Zucchini Flan
17/11/2023The Zucchini Flan is a delicate and versatile dish, excellent as an appetizer or as a side. Here’s how to prepare it in Italian style.
Ingredients
- 500 g of zucchini
- 3 eggs
- 100 g of grated Parmesan cheese
- 200 ml of fresh cream
- Nutmeg to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for greasing the molds
- Breadcrumbs for dusting the molds
Preparation
- Start by washing the zucchini, cut them into thin slices and cook them in a pan with a splash of olive oil until they are soft. Let them cool down slightly.
- In the meantime, butter the flan molds and sprinkle them with breadcrumbs, tapping out the excess by tilting them slightly.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with the Parmesan, add the cream and mix well to obtain a smooth mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and a grating of nutmeg.
- Blend the cooked zucchini to a puree and add it to the mixture of eggs, cream, and Parmesan.
- Fill the prepared molds with the zucchini mixture, filling them up to 2/3 of their height.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C with convection for about 25-30 minutes or until the flans are golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Let the flans cool for a few minutes before gently unmolding them. If necessary, run a knife blade along the edges to help unmold them.
Serve them hot or warm with a sauce or cream of your choice. A good choice can be a sauce of fresh tomatoes or a simple Greek yogurt sauce seasoned with aromatic herbs.
Trivia
The Zucchini Flan is a recipe that highlights the versatility of zucchini, a vegetable typical of Mediterranean cuisine. Depending on the Italian region, you can find numerous variations, for example by adding chopped fresh mint or basil for a more aromatic touch.