Zucchini Flan Recipe

Zucchini Flan

Yield: 4 servings

Time: 60 minutes

Flan di Zucchine (Italian) or Flan de Courgettes (French) is a delicious side dish or a prelude to a summer dinner. Zucchinis are plentiful during the summer months and an unmistakable sight in most green markets. For this zucchini flan recipe, I selected small zucchinis, large ones are too coarse and seedy. In order to add color I left the skin of the zucchinis on, a nice touch I think.

Ingredients:

US MeasuresMetric
  • 3/4 lb small zucchinis, cut into dices
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 lb Gruyère or Swiss cheese, shredded
  • 2 Tbsp flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, chopped
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 340 g small zucchinis, cut into dices
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 115 g Gruyère or Swiss cheese shredded
  • 2 Tbsp flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, chopped
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) for 10 minutes.

In a large heavy skillet heat 2 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced zucchini and sauté them for 8 – 10 minutes. Stir them occasionally until softened but not browned. Set them aside on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.

Place the zucchini in a food processor, add the beaten eggs, grated Gruyère cheese, parsley and taste for salt and pepper. Process until coarsely puréed.

Lightly oil 4 half cups ramekins or use, like I did, Chinese tea cups. Fill the zucchini mixture into the dishes and bake them for about 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center of the flan comes out clean. Let the dishes cool off for a few minutes. Unmold them running a small knife around the edges while still warm. Place the plate on top of the cups and invert.

There are many ways to serve this light and fluffy flan: as a side dish or on its own with a tomato coulis.

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