Zucchini Egg Bake
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.
Servings : 8
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 fresh 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 9x13 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; 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 mixture to previously prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are beginning 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.
Notes
*To shred the zucchini, I use this simple 👉 Boxed Grater 👈 .
Nutrition
Calories: 197 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Trans Fat: 0.01 g | Cholesterol: 162 mg | Sodium: 409 mg | Potassium: 439 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 913 IU | Vitamin C: 31 mg | Calcium: 311 mg | Iron: 2 mg | Net Carbs: 6 g
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.