Healthy carrot flans

Light and delicious describes this super healthy recipe. It’s superbly nutritious and perfect as a small meal.

PREPARATION: 20 minutes | COOKING: 45 minutes | SERVES: 6



INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 500g carrots, peeled and chopped

• 3 large eggs

• 200ml skim milk (or plant-based milk, such as almond or oat)

• 50g grated Parmesan or low-fat cheese

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• ½ tsp ground nutmeg

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

METHOD:

• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease individual ramekins with olive oil.

• Boil or steam carrots until soft, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.

• In a blender or food processor, combine cooked carrots, eggs, milk, Parmesan, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.

• Pour the carrot mixture evenly into greased ramekins.

• Place ramekins in a baking dish. Fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins to create a water bath. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until flans are set and golden on top.

• Let flans cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

COOK'S NOTE

Turn your flans into extra savoury treats by swirling in a dollop of pesto before baking and discover a big bonus flavour surprise!