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Savory, healthy Zucchini Egg Bake is the perfect easy breakfast, light lunch, brunch specialty, or vegetarian dinner! A satisfying blend of fresh veggies, whole eggs, feta cheese, and fragrant herbs.
To make it a full meal, serve it with some savory French toast and fool proof air fryer bacon.
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Healthy Vegetarian Egg Bake With Zucchini
I can never make enough zucchini dishes around here. This mild veggie, with its delicate flavor and firm-yet-tender texture, is a favorite! Grilled zucchini, baked zucchini, and fried zucchini all find their way to my table regularly, and those are just for starters. One reason I love working with zucchini so much is that it plays well with all kinds of other ingredients. You can serve zoodles (zucchini noodles) with marinara, with stir-fry sauce, or even alfredo. Sliced zucchini is wonderful tossed into just about any skillet dish, and zucchini with eggs is a match made in breakfast and brunch heaven!
That’s what this hearty casserole-style zucchini egg bake is all about. It’s a fantastic medley of fresh zucchini, wholesome eggs, and a few little extras for a pop of color and flavor. Also, you can make it ahead of time and just reheat it as needed! Also, also!? This is some healthy stuff; it’s filling, easy to make, and low carb. Winning!
Recipe Ingredients
For this zucchini egg bake recipe, you’ll need a handful of simple ingredients to grab from your local grocery store. From fresh zucchini to flavorful feta and bell peppers, here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll need to get started.
- Zucchini: Shred the zucchini – or if you prefer, use them thinly sliced. I like the texture you get with shreds for this recipe.
- Olive Oil: For sauteing.
- Scallions: Thinly sliced. You can replace these with a bit of yellow onion, chives, or leeks, minced or sliced.
- Bell Pepper: Core the bell pepper, and chop it up.
- Garlic: I like fresh minced garlic here, to go with the fresh, vibrant flavors – but garlic powder would also be fine.
- Eggs: Large, whole eggs are the tastiest in this recipe.
- Whole Milk: Just a splash.
- Salt and Black Pepper: Used to enhance all the flavors.
- All-Purpose Flour & Baking Powder: This helps to bind the ingredients and make the dish light and airy.
- Feta Cheese: A little goes a long way here – you need only about half a cup for the whole egg bake.
- Dried Herbs: Dill, thyme, and oregano are my favorites, but you could certainly substitute your own favorites. Basil, parsley, marjoram, or tarragon would all be good.
Should I Peel Zucchini Before Cooking?
In general, no, you don’t have to peel zucchini or other tender summer squash. I never do. Their thin rinds are delicate and easy to eat. Just wash and cut! Exceptions would be if you’re using a very large squash from your garden that has grown large enough to have a tough rind or if you want to remove the maximum amount of rind to reduce your exposure to pesticides.
How To Make Egg Bake With Zucchini
The key to this vegetarian recipe is the pre-baking saute. This will help reduce the veggies’ wateriness and give the zucchini bake a better texture.
- Prep the Oven, Baking Dish, and Zucchini. To start, preheat your oven to 375˚F. Next, lightly grease your baking dish with butter, baking spray, or a little oil. Toss the zucchini shreds with a teaspoon of salt and let them drain in a colander for about 10 minutes. Then, use a clean kitchen towel, cheesecloth, or paper towels to pick up the shreds and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Saute the Veggies. Heat up the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the scallions and bell pepper pieces, and cook them for a couple of minutes before stirring in the garlic. Cook that for just a few seconds, and then add the zucchini. Place a lid on the skillet, and let it cook for 5 minutes or until the zucchini releases its juices. Then, take the skillet off of the heat and let the veggies cool down a bit.
- Make the Egg Mixture. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and add the milk, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Stir in the cooked, cooled vegetables, as well as the flour, baking powder, feta crumbles, and herbs.
- Bake! Pour the egg mixture into the baking dish, slide it into the oven, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the center of the casserole is set and the edges start turning a nice golden brown. Take it out of the oven and let it stand for about 10 minutes to cool and stabilize. Optionally, you can add finely shredded cheese on top and bake for 5 more minutes or until melted.
- Serve. Cut the finished zucchini egg bake into squares, and serve warm.
Recipe Tips
This easy zucchini egg bake recipe is basically fail-proof, but I still have some helpful hints for making the most out of your ingredients.
- Prep the Zucchini. It’s crucial to remove as much moisture as possible from the zucchini. Squeeze out the excess water using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
- Test for Doneness: Depending on the size and depth of your baking dish, cooking times can vary. A knife or toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean when it’s cooked through.
- Meal Prep: Zucchini egg bake makes a good make-ahead breakfast that you can use for quick breakfasts. One casserole makes 6 servings – that’s a week’s worth of breakfast!
- Let it Rest: Once out of the oven, allow the egg bake to rest for a few minutes. This makes it easier to slice and helps the flavors meld together.
- Cold or Hot: While you can definitely serve this warm, it’s also nice cold, similar to a frittata. I sometimes drizzle Italian dressing or a pesto-based dressing over egg dishes like this.
- Add Veggies: Feel free to substitute yellow summer squash for the zucchini here, or add other vegetables that you love: steamed broccoli, asparagus, sauteed mushrooms, etc.
- Add Meat: Chopped cooked ham, sausage, bacon, chicken, or ground beef can give the dish a little protein boost. Even flaked tuna would be good here!
Serving Suggestions
Serve this zucchini bake as a brunch option alongside other delicious dishes like sheet pan bacon and eggs. If you’d like to make this a main course, consider adding a side dish or two. These easy sides are great options that pair perfectly with zucchini, eggs, and feta. Savory, meaty, pan-fried oyster mushrooms add a special touch to any meal, from classic steak and potatoes to this light and fragrant egg bake.
For a healthy twist, try the crunchy kale salad—a superfood favorite packed with fruit, sunflower seeds, homemade vinaigrette, and fresh kale. And if you’re in the mood for something quick and simple, crispy air fryer broccoli offers a lightly-caramelized take on basic broccoli, bringing out its best flavors.
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
- Fridge. Leftover egg bake can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 6 days. You can serve the leftovers cold or reheat them in the microwave or oven. If you go the oven route, just place the desired portion in an ovenproof dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350˚F until heated through.
- Freezer. Make the zucchini egg bake according to the recipe instructions and cool it down to room temperature. Then, pack squares of the egg bake into freezer bags and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
ENJOY!
More Vegetarian Recipes
- Portobello Mushroom Fajitas
- Easy Vegetable Lasagna
- Spaghetti Squash
- Macedonian Shakshuka
- Creamy Parmesan Baked Zucchini
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Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized zucchini, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced, green and white parts included
- ½ cup chopped bell pepper, any color
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk, (use whole milk or 2%)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup finely shredded mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375˚F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Toss the shredded zucchini with 1 teaspoon salt; let drain in a fine mesh strainer or colander for 10 minutes. Then, wrap up the zucchini in a kitchen towel and squeeze out the liquid as much as possible; set aside.
- Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet set over medium heat. Add scallions and bell peppers to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 15 seconds.
- Stir in the shredded zucchini; cover and cook for 5 minutes, or until the zucchini has released its liquid. Uncover and continue to cook for 1 more minute; remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl lightly whisk the eggs to break up the yolks; then whisk in the milk, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
- To the eggs, stir in the zucchini mixture, the feta cheese, flour, baking powder, dill, thyme, and oregano. Transfer this mixture to the baking dish.
- Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges begin to brown.
- Remove from oven; sprinkle top with shredded cheese and continue to bake for 5 more minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes.
- Cut and serve.
Equipment
Notes
- To shred the zucchini, I use this Boxed Grater.
- Zucchini Prep: Remove excess moisture from zucchini by squeezing it with a kitchen towel.
- Check Doneness: Insert a knife or toothpick in the center; if it comes out clean, the egg bake is ready.
- Quick Breakfasts: This bake is a meal prep champion, providing several days’ worth of quick breakfast servings.
- Rest Period: After baking, give the casserole a few minutes to rest for easier slicing.
- Vegetable Variety: Substitute the zucchini with summer squash or add favorites like broccoli, mushrooms, or asparagus.
- Protein Options: Consider adding cooked ham, sausage, bacon, or even flaked tuna for a protein punch.
- Storing Leftovers: If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven or microwave when ready to enjoy again.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
It was a crowd pleaser, many asked for my recipe. I followed it precisely but to make it more Italian, I added fresh grated parmigiana cheese, and put mozzarella on top instead of the Mexican cheeses. Also added Italian herbs instead of oregano. Delicious!!
This casserole has all the ingredients that I like! Must make it!
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I SO love this recipe!
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This is awesome! Adding on our must make list!
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I love everything in this dish! Perfect brunch on a weekend!
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Really enjoyed how many veggies were in this.
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After grating the zucchini, approximately how many cups of zucchini should I have? Planning to make this recipe just need to get the Mexican blend cheese.
About 6 cups.