Zoodle Egg Nests

Zoodle Egg Nests – veggie noodles turned into adorable little nests with baked eggs, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.  A delicious 5-ingredient breakfast that is low-carb, gluten-free, and super-healthy!

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I know summer is almost over but I’m still crushing hard on zucchini!!  Do you love them like I do??

At this point they are pretty much available all year round at our local grocery store but I have noticed they are more prevalent in the warmer months.

My most favorite way to eat them is as zucchini noodles.  I just can’t get enough of zoodles.  They mimic a traditional noodle so nicely every time I eat them I feel like I consumed a whole vat of homemade spaghetti. #heaven Which sends all kinds of warm fuzzies all over my body.  Seriously, all of the yumminess and none of the carbs!  #killingit

Zucchini noodles are just so satisfying, their flavor is so delicate and smooth AND they’re so healthy… that never happens - right!!  Usually the food we love isn’t so great for us - but not this time… zucchini noodles for the win people!!  If you haven’t already I encourage, no I implore you to give them a try!

How to make zoodles: 

I recommend a piece of equipment to make this happen, but there are so many options out there (all under $40) that will create these magical strands of healthy buttery goodness.

Here are several different Zucchini noodle maker devices that can help you achieve zoodle perfection – I have the spiralizer but there are many other devices out there to make spiralized zucchini:

Some great zucchini noodle maker options: 

• Mueller Spiral-Ultra Multi-Blade Spiralizer, 8 into 1 Spiral Slicer
• OXO Hand Held Spiralizer
• Hamilton Beach Electric spiralizer
• SpiraLife Spiralizer
• Spiral Slicer & Spiralizer Complete Bundle

If you’re wondering where will I get all my spiralized zucchini recipes to justify this zoodle maker purchase – I’m so your girl!!!  Since I’m all about my veggie noodles I have a few recipes to get you started.

Some of my favorite spiralized zucchini recipes:

• Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken With Pesto Zoodles
• Sausage and Peppers with Zucchini Noodles
• Baked Haddock Piccata with Zoodles
• Chicken Satay Zoodle Salad

And now these adorable Zoodle Egg Nests!!

Aren't these eggs in a nest just precious!??  Not only that but they are low carb, full of nutrition and pretty quick to make.  We’re all kinds of winning with this easy recipe.

Here’s how to make these egg nests:

First, you spiralize 5-6 small zucchini (aka courgettes).

Place the zucchini noodles into a strainer over a plate or in the sink.  Sprinkle with a ½ teaspoon of salt and toss.  Then preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

While the oven is heating up, the zoodles are releasing their liquid because the salt creates a chemical reaction.  This is exactly what we want for this recipe so the zucchini noodles don't release their liquid in the baking pan.

When the oven is preheated take a few paper towels, or even a cheesecloth if you prefer, and wrap around the zoodles.  Now give them a good squeeze over the sink so more of their liquid is released.

Next, make 6 nests on a baking sheet.  Create little 2-3 inch wells in each one right in the center for the egg.

Now carefully crack six eggs and add one to each zoodle nest.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and bake for 6-8 minutes – 8 minutes being over well eggs.

Something to note:  The eggs will keep cooking even after you remove them from the oven since the pan is very hot.  So even though they may look slightly under-cooked I would pull them from the oven.  You can always put them back in for a minute if need be.

I made a batch of these and me and the hubs ate them for several days.  Hello breakfast meal prep!  And did I mention this 5-ingredient breakfast is also gluten free?

You could even add some pesto, harissa or hot sauce for some added flavor.

Either way these egg nest are so easy and yummy and sooo good for you!  These Baked Eggs in a Zucchini Nest are the perfect way to start your day!!

Happy healthy eating my friend!

PS: if you're a big fan of zoodles and you enjoy haddock fish, then I highly recommend this fish piccata recipe!