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Vegetables for breakfast are the way to go: Hear us out. If breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day, then starting things out with a balance of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals seems like the right choice. Thankfully, there's no need for a cooking frenzy to get this kind of healthy meal into your morning routine. These zucchini bundles are easy to make and quite satisfying. Topped with a dollop of pesto-yogurt and an egg, this vegetarian dish will satisfy any morning craving.
If you can't find zoodles (most stores sell them pre-made in the vegetable aisle) or a spiralizer to make them, slice the zucchini into very thin, long matchsticks and twirl into bundles—the oil and salt will help soften them up. Once you get a handle on this recipe, adapt the flavor of the yogurt sauce (try olive tapenade) or swap out the tomatoes for other veg—roasted bell peppers are a nice place to start.
- Yields:
- 2 - 4 serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 20 mins
- Total Time:
- 45 mins
Ingredients
Cooking spray
- 1/2 c.
plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp.
store-bought or homemade pesto
Kosher salt
- 1 lb.
spiralized zucchini (from about 2 medium zucchini)
- 2 tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 c.
grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4
large eggs
- 2 tsp.
grated Parmesan
Torn fresh basil, for serving
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 425º. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Step 2In a medium bowl, combine yogurt and pesto; season with salt, if desired.
- Step 3In a large bowl, toss zucchini with oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Form zucchini mixture into 4 (5") nests on prepared baking sheet. Divide tomatoes among nests.
- Step 4Bake 5 minutes, then make a well in the center of each nest. Add a dollop of pesto yogurt, then crack an egg into each well. Sprinkle each egg with a pinch of salt and a grind of pepper.
- Step 5Continue to bake until zucchini is just tender and eggs are just set with runny yolks, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkled with Parmesan and basil.
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