Description
Zucchini Egg Nests are a delicious and healthy breakfast option that combines shredded zucchini with eggs and cheese, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a spiralizer or a grater, shred the zucchinis into thin strands. Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded zucchini, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Divide the zucchini mixture into four equal portions on the prepared baking sheet. Shape each portion into a nest, creating a small well in the center for the egg.
- Drizzle the nests with olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully crack an egg into the center of each nest. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your liking.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the zucchini mixture.
- You can substitute the cheddar cheese with feta or goat cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 186mg