Name: Zucchini Egg Bake Nests with Kale
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Kale 3 cups; Zucchini 2; Bacon 100 g; Ricotta ½ cup; Eggs 6; Feta cheese 60 g; Green onion 1 tbsp; Thyme 1 tbsp; Olive oil 1 tbsp

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These zucchini egg bake nests are gluten free, low carb and packed with nutrients. And despite all of that, they’re incredibly delicious and perfect to serve as a healthy breakfast.

If you’re all about a breakfast casserole, but are looking for something a bit unique and different, this recipe is an absolute must try.

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Why I Love this Recipe

My family absolutely loves a good breakfast casserole, and this recipe is actually a great modified version of it.

It tastes absolutely delicious and is actually a very easy recipe, even if it doesn’t seem like it.

Plus, it is a great low carb recipe that needs minimal prep time.

Kale 3 cups
Zucchini 2
Bacon 100 g
Ricotta ½ cup
Eggs 6
Feta cheese 60 g
Green onion 1 tbsp
Thyme 1 tbsp
Olive oil 1 tbsp

How to Make the Zucchini Egg Bake

Once you have all the ingredients for the egg bake ready, here’s what you’ll need to do.

Step 1: Get the Ingredients Ready

Assemble all the ingredients for the egg bake. Whisk the eggs in a large mixing bowl and season it with your favorite seasonings.

Step 2: Prep the Zucchini

Slice the fresh zucchini into thin strips and set aside.

Step 3: Arrange the Zucchini Nest

Lay out the strips in the form of a ring in a baking dish and add the chopped kale in the center.

Step 4: Add the Egg Mixture and Ricotta

Next, add the crumbled ricotta, and stir some of the whisked egg mixture into each ring.

Step 5: Add the Turkey Bacon and Feta Cheese

Now add the bacon and crumbled feta.

Step 6: Add the Remaining Ingredients

Top the nest with some chopped onion, thyme leaves and a bit of oil.

Step 7: Bake Until Done

Bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Tips & Tricks to Make the Zucchini Egg Bake

Before you jump right into the recipe, here are a few tips and tricks you might want to have handy before you put the dish together.

Remember to spray the baking dish with some cooking spray before you arrange the egg nests on it. This will help keep the nests from sticking to the dish.
You can also use a large skillet instead of an oven dish.
Remember to preheat oven before you pop the zucchini egg bake nests in. This will ensure that the nests are cooked to perfection.
We’ve used feta cheese and ricotta cheese for this recipe, but you can also add some shredded mozzarella or any other shredded cheese of your choice. Doing this will make this low carb dish more flavorful.
The cook time for this recipe depends on the thickness of the egg nests. To ensure that the egg mixture is cooked to perfection, you can insert a skewer into the center to check if it is still runny or comes out clean.
If you’re worried about the monounsaturated fat from the egg yolk, you can stick to using only egg whites instead of whole eggs.

Variations to the Egg Bake Recipe

With just a few steps and add-ons, you can also try different variations of this easy zucchini egg bake recipe.

To add some more flavor and nutrition to the egg bake, you can also add some chopped bell peppers along with the kale. I love using red and yellow bell pepper to get that extra pop of color.
You can also try replicating the recipe with yellow summer squash instead of the zucchini.
If you love breakfast casserole, and want to try using these ingredients to put one together, you could do that too. Just layer all the ingredients in an oven proof dish- starting with the sliced zucchini, then the cheese and then the egg mixture, and keep alternating layers until you get the perfect egg casserole. This will actually be an amazing crustless quiche that you can make ahead and meal prep too.
You can also use shredded zucchini instead of sliced zucchini, and replicate the same recipe. Just remember to squeeze the excess water out to be able to prepare the egg nests easily.
If you want, you can also add some shredded cheese to the zucchini mixture. This cheese will melt and blend together with the zucchini nicely.
You can also add some dried herbs like rosemary and thyme into the egg mixture to bring some extra flavor into it.

How Do I Store the Leftover Zucchini Egg Bake?

Your leftover egg bake can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Let the nests stay in the same baking pan and just cover it with some cling wrap to keep it fresh.

Alternatively, you can move the nests into an airtight container and refrigerate them.

The nests can then be reheated in the oven or the microwave as per your preference.

How to Serve the Egg Bake

This zucchini bake tastes best when you serve warm as an alternative to your breakfast casserole. You can top each egg nest with some chopped fresh parsley, a dash of salt and some crushed black pepper.

Yield: 4