French Zucchini Flan Recipe
An easy zucchini flan recipe from France. (Flan de courgettes.)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized zucchinis (courgettes)
- 6 eggs
- 15 cl of milk semi-skimmed
- 100 g of shredded gruyère cheese or parmesan
- handful of chopped basil leaves around 20 leaves
- pinch of salt and pepper
- pinch of paprika (optional)
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and cut the zucchini (courgettes) into small cubes.
- Add some oil to a saucepan and lightly look the zucchini on medium heat for 10 minutes.
- Bat the eggs in a large bowl, and add some salt and pepper.
- Add the milk, basil leaves, cheese, and (optional) paprika into the bowl and stir.
- Add the cooked zucchini into the bowl and stir.
- Oil the baking dish lightly.
- Add the mixture to the baking dish and place in a preheated oven for 30 à 35 minutes à 180°C (350°F).
- Test that it is cooked with a knife.
- Once cooked, take out of oven and serve while warm.
Notes
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if you want the zucchini flan to have a bit more kick.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 762kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 52gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 387mgSodium: 786mgFiber: 2gSugar: 50g
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.