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Savory Spiced Flan with Roasted Pepper Mosaic

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Savory Spiced Flan with Roasted Pepper Mosaic

Savory Spiced Flan with Roasted Pepper Mosaic - A colorful work of art that delights the eyes and palate

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Health Score:
96 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
1 hr 20 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 30 min.
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Calories:
333
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This delicious savory flan meets the daily requirement of three important vitamins: vitamin A, for night vision and skin, vitamin E for the blood vessels and vitamin C, which helps strengthen the immune system. 

These flans can also be prepared with basil, which goes particularly well with the diced peppers dressed with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie333 cal.(16 %)
Protein14 g(14 %)
Fat24 g(21 %)
Carbohydrates13 g(9 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage9.5 g(32 %)
Vitamin A0.9 mg(113 %)
Vitamin D1.8 μg(9 %)
Vitamin E12 mg(100 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.5 mg(45 %)
Niacin4.4 mg(37 %)
Vitamin B₆0.8 mg(57 %)
Folate91 μg(30 %)
Pantothenic acid1.9 mg(32 %)
Biotin24.6 μg(55 %)
Vitamin B₁₂1.7 μg(57 %)
Vitamin C257 mg(271 %)
Potassium844 mg(21 %)
Calcium219 mg(22 %)
Magnesium57 mg(19 %)
Iron4.3 mg(29 %)
Iodine23 μg(12 %)
Zinc1.9 mg(24 %)
Saturated fatty acids5.3 g
Uric acid33 mg
Cholesterol244 mg
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Ingredients

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2
Ingredients
1 ½ bunches parsley
2 eggs
¾ cup
Nutmeg (to taste)
1 pinch ground paprika (hot)
salt
peppers
1 red Bell pepper
1 yellow Bell pepper
1 orange Bell pepper
2 Tbsps balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Baking sheet, 1 Casserole dish, 1 Bowl, 1 Small bowl, 1 Plate, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Whisk, 2 Oven-proof ramekins, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Fine grater, 1 Oven rack

Preparation steps

1.
Savory Spiced Flan with Roasted Pepper Mosaic preparation step 1

Rinse parsley, shake dry, pluck leaves, chop finely and place in a bowl. Add eggs, milk, grated nutmeg, paprika and season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.

2.
Savory Spiced Flan with Roasted Pepper Mosaic preparation step 2

Lightly grease 2 ramekins of 1/2 cup volume.

3.
Savory Spiced Flan with Roasted Pepper Mosaic preparation step 3

Fill ramekins with mixture and place in a casserole dish. Fill dish with hot water and place on oven rack in preheated oven at 300°F/convection 265°F for about 50 minutes. Remove and let cool. (Can be prepared 1 day in advance. Store covered in refrigerator and bring to room temperature 40 minutes before serving.)

4.
Savory Spiced Flan with Roasted Pepper Mosaic preparation step 4

Rinse peppers, cut into quarters, remove seeds, and place on baking sheet, skin side up.

5.
Savory Spiced Flan with Roasted Pepper Mosaic preparation step 5

Roast peppers in broiler briefly until skin is slightly black and blistered.

6.
Savory Spiced Flan with Roasted Pepper Mosaic preparation step 6

Cool peppers in a covered bowl for 10 minutes then remove skin.

7.
Savory Spiced Flan with Roasted Pepper Mosaic preparation step 7

Cut peppers into squares of approximately 1/2 inch. Reserve 3/4 of the square-cut peppers.

8.
Savory Spiced Flan with Roasted Pepper Mosaic preparation step 8

Cut 1/4 of cubed peppers into fine dice.

9.
Savory Spiced Flan with Roasted Pepper Mosaic preparation step 9

To create sauce, mix diced peppers with balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir in olive oil.

10.
Savory Spiced Flan with Roasted Pepper Mosaic preparation step 10

Arrange square-cut peppers in a decorative mosaic pattern of alternating colors on a plate.

11.
Savory Spiced Flan with Roasted Pepper Mosaic preparation step 11

Unmold the baked flans from the ramekins. Loosen with a knife along the edge if necessary. Place flans on top of pepper mosaics and serve drizzled with pepper sauce.