Zoodle Breakfast Nests
These zoodle breakfast nests are a healthy and delicious way to start your day. They're made with spiralized zucchini, chopped onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, eggs, and shredded cheddar cheese. Simply preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray, and place the zucchini noodles in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 10 minutes, then use your hands to squeeze out as much excess water from the zucchini noodles as possible. Place the zucchini noodles in a large bowl and add the onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, eggs, and cheese. Stir to combine, then divide the mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the nests are golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
The inspiration for these zoodle breakfast nests came to me one morning when I was trying to think of a healthy and delicious way to start my day. I had some leftover zucchini from the night before, and I thought it would be a great way to use it up. I started by spiralizing the zucchini into noodles, then I added some chopped onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, eggs, and shredded cheddar cheese. I stirred everything together, then divided the mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups. I baked the nests for 15-20 minutes, or until the eggs were set and the nests were golden brown. They were so delicious, and they filled me up without weighing me down.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 zucchini, spiralized into noodles
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
  3. Place the zucchini noodles in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  4. Use your hands to squeeze out as much excess water from the zucchini noodles as possible.
  5. Place the zucchini noodles in a large bowl and add the onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, eggs, and cheese. Stir to combine.
  6. Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the nests are golden brown.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Why It Works
  • The zucchini noodles provide a healthy and low-carb base for the nests.
  • The chopped onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil add flavor and texture to the nests.
  • The eggs bind the ingredients together and provide protein.
  • The shredded cheddar cheese adds a touch of richness and creaminess to the nests.
  • Baking the nests in a muffin tin helps them to hold their shape and cook evenly.