Zucchini egg nests recipe

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: none

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: none

Flaxseed meal can be used as an egg substitute for a vegan option.

zucchini

🥗Healthier: yellow squash

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Yellow squash offers a similar texture and flavor.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Grate zucchini and add it to the skillet; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

In a bowl, whisk eggs until well combined.

Pour the eggs over the zucchini mixture in the skillet.

Cook until edges are set, about 3-5 minutes.

Sprinkle cheese on top and cover the skillet; cook until cheese melts and eggs are fully set, about 5 minutes.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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