Zucchini Flan With Tomato Coulis - extra-virgin olive oil

Method

• Put half the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add zucchini, a large pinch of salt and some pepper.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini wilts and gives up its liquid; add 1 tablespoon garlic.
• Continue to cook until zucchini browns slightly.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 350 degrees and set a kettle of water to boil.
• Beat together the eggs, cream and more salt and pepper.
• When zucchini is done, let it cool slightly, then scoop slices into egg mixture, using a slotted spoon.
• Stir.
• Lightly grease an 8-by-4-inch nonstick loaf pan and pour zucchini mixture into it.
• Place pan in a baking dish and put in oven; add water to come as far up sides of loaf pan as is practical.
• Bake until flan is set, but still slightly jiggly in middle, about 30 minutes.
• While flan cooks, make tomato coulis: Put remaining oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Add tomatoes, remaining garlic, salt and pepper, basil and sugar.
• Bring to a boil, cover and simmer about 15 minutes.
• When flan is done, cool it on a rack for a few minutes.
• Invert over a plate and unmold.
• Cool until warm, then slice and serve with tomato coulis.