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Zucchini Egg Nests

How to cook zucchini egg nests in the oven are here. A low carb breakfast you can make in a casserole dish or muffin tin.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: baked, egg bites, egg cups, eggs, hard boiled eggs, low carb, oven, zucchini
Servings: 6
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 baking dish
  • 1 Bowl

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 3 c kale stems removed, cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 zucchini ends removed, sliced
  • 4 oz bacon precooked bits
  • 1/2 c ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 c feta
  • 1 tbsp green onion
  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients. Slice zucchini into strips and place into a baking dish that will fit 6 of those circles. Fill inside of zucchini rings with kale, about 1/2 way full.
  • Divide ricotta into the 6 cups on top of the kale. Crack 1 egg into each ring.
  • Top with crumbled feta and bacon bits, diced green onions, seasonings and drizzle olive oil over top of all of them.
  • Bake in the oven at 350 degrees F. for 15-20 minutes or until egg is done to your liking.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1oz | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 371mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3931IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 2mg