Simple Zucchini Flan: Light, Savory, and Easy to Make

This simple zucchini flan is light, savory, and easy to prepare with everyday ingredients.

The zucchini is cooked briefly before baking, which keeps the texture tender without making the flan watery.

Ingredients for 6 servings

• 3 medium zucchini, about 650 g
• 3 large eggs
• 200 ml light cream
• 100 g grated cheese
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, about 20 g
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, about 15 ml
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pinch of nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs for the dish, optional

How to make it

Prepare the zucchini

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Slice or dice the zucchini. Cook it in olive oil for 8 to 10 minutes, until softened and most moisture has evaporated.

Make the flan mixture

In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the cream, flour, grated cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.

Combine and pour

Add the cooked zucchini to the egg mixture and stir gently. Pour into a greased baking dish, sprinkled with breadcrumbs if desired.

Bake until set

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the flan is set in the center and lightly golden on top.

Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing, so the texture holds together better.

Helpful tips

If your zucchini releases a lot of water, drain it for a few minutes before mixing. This keeps the flan firmer and easier to slice.

Conclusion

This simple zucchini flan is practical, soft, and lightly golden. Serve it warm with salad, or chilled as an easy vegetable side dish.