Zucchini flan
2
Points®
Total time: 40 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 30 min • Serves: 12 • Difficulty: Easy
Looking for a delicious side dish for your next brunch? Go for this Zucchini Flan that's delicious and Spanish-inspired. Change the flavor by adding mint or basil to the parsley, or you can choose to spice it up with red pepper flakes or diced chilies. Use a food processor or a mandolin to quickly and easily shred the zucchini, or you can use the large holes of a box grater. Serve hot, warm or chilled, depending on your mood or the season!
Ingredients
Uncooked zucchini
7 small, trimmed and shredded*
Olive oil cooking spray
2 spray(s)
Egg
4 large egg(s), beaten
Table salt
¾ tsp, or to taste
Black pepper
½ tsp, freshly ground
Fresh oregano
½ tsp, minced or 1/4 tsp dried
Fresh parsley
⅓ cup(s), minced
Crumbled feta cheese
½ cup(s)
Grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup(s)
Olive oil
1½ Tbsp
Instructions
1
Steam, parboil or microwave shredded zucchini until soft but not mushy, about 2 to 7 minutes, depending on cooking method; drain thoroughly and allow to cool.
2
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Coat a 9- X 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked zucchini, eggs, salt, pepper, oregano, parsley, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese and oil; pour into prepared baking dish. Bake until center sets, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before cutting into 12 pieces. Serve hot, warm or chilled. Yields 1 piece per serving.
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