Best 2 Zucchini For Lunch Recipes

ZUCCHINI FLAN

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Zucchini flan makes a good brunch, lunch or light supper dish. For the best texture, be careful not to overbake; remove from the oven when the custard is still a little jiggly. The flan tastes best served at room temperature.

Provided by David Tanis

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds zucchini, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper
4 eggs
2 1/2 cups milk or half-and-half
Pinch of grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
A few torn basil leaves
2 tablespoons butter for greasing baking dish
4 ounces grated cheese, such as Gruyère or Cheddar

Steps:

Heat oven to 375. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add zucchini and blanch for 1 minute. Drain and spread zucchini out to cool on a towel. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Beat eggs and milk with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then add nutmeg, thyme and basil leaves.
Butter a 2-quart low-sided baking dish, and arrange blanched zucchini over bottom. Scatter cheese over zucchini, then pour in custard.
Bake for 30 minutes or until custard is still a bit jiggly, but an inserted knife comes out clean. Cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 306, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 622 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ZUCCHINI FOR LUNCH

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This is one of my favorite dishes to make whenever I have some zucchini on hand. Some people tell me that it doesn't look so good, but once you try it, I think you'll like it. The mixture of vegetables, eggs, peppers and tomato sauce gives it color, besides some protein. You might like the taste better than the looks of it. Give it a shot, it won't kill yah!!

Provided by Scott Hall

Categories Breakfast Eggs

Time 12m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large zucchini, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup canned tomato sauce

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook and stir until soft. Add the onion and bell pepper, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Make a clearing in the center of the skillet and pour in the eggs. Cook and stir to scramble. When the eggs are cooked, stir in the tomato sauce until everything is coated. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 274.5 mg, Sugar 6.9 g