Zucchini Egg Bake
With 15 grams of protein per serving, this egg bake with zucchini is a high-protein, low-carb, and filling meal that works well for breakfast, lunch, or brunch.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes -
Cook Time: 40 minutes
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Total Time: 50 minutes
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Yield: 8 slices 1x -
Category: Breakfast -
Method: Baked
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Method:Ingredients
- 4 cups grated zucchini (about 3 small zucchini or 1 large zucchini)
- 12 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs, finely chopped (parsley, basil, and/or dill)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Olive oil, for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Using a box grater, grate the zucchini into small pieces, then place it in a fine mesh strainer or colander, season with a pinch of salt, and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Once rested, using your hands, press the zucchini to remove as much liquid and excess moisture as possible.
- In a large bowl, add the cracked eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, and whisk until well combined.
- Once whisked, add the shredded zucchini, sliced green onions, chopped fresh herbs, and crumbled feta cheese and stir again to combine.
- Pour the egg mixture into the greased baking dish, ensuring everything is well incorporated and evenly distributed.
- Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the eggs are set in the middle and the sides are just turning golden brown.
- Once cooked, the egg bake can be enjoyed immediately, served warm, or cooled and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
To Use Egg Whites: Swap 1/4 cup of liquid egg white for every 1 egg.
To Use Dried Herbs: Swap the fresh herbs for 1 1/2 tablespoons of dried herbs, such as dried parsley, dried dill, dried basil, or dried oregano.
To Use a White or Yellow Onion: Swap the green onions for 1/4 cup diced onion.
To Use Onion Powder: Swap the green onions for 1 teaspoon of onion powder.
To Use Minced Garlic: Swap the garlic powder for 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated.
To Use Cottage Cheese: Swap the feta cheese for 1 cup of cottage cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 182 calories
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Carbohydrates: 5 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 15 grams
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