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How to Make Perfect Zucchini Egg Nests (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

July 2, 2018 by Jean Choi 23 Comments

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Learn how to make the perfect zucchini egg nests that are sturdy, easy, and so yummy! They are a healthy breakfast item that’s paleo, Whole30, and keto-friendly.

Now that we finally moved into our new house (YESSSS), we are so excited to have get togethers with friends in our spacious home. Brunch is my favorite meal, so I’m thinking I need to host more weekend brunches for me and my girlfriends over the summer.

Whenever I host, I’m always looking for new recipe ideas that are fun and delicious, and zucchini egg nests have recently been on top of my mind to perfect. I’ve been refining this recipe over and over again because they have come out too watery or too weak to hold their shape while eating.

Zucchini Egg Nests Recipe

Well, after several attempts, I think I finally found a method to making the perfect zucchini egg nests that are not only so pretty to look at (yes, that matters!), but also sturdy, flavorful, and really easy! After you make it this way, I don’t think you’ll go back to any other method. It’s seriously comes out perfect every time.

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How To: Perfect Zucchini Egg Nests

One of the most important part of making the perfect zucchini egg nests is to first sweat the zucchini to squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Without this step, they can come out watery or they won’t be sturdy enough to comfortably eat without falling apart. And another bonus to this method? You end up eating way more veggies in the process because the zucchini will shrink down to half their size after the moisture is squeezed out.

Another step that took my zucchini egg nests to the next level is separating the yolk from the whites, then mixing the egg whites with the zucchini. It might seem tedious but this helps the zucchini firm up really well during the baking process, and makes the yolks pop in color.

Lastly, use a jumbo muffin tin or a ramekin to help the egg nests hold their shape. This seriously helps so much!

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Handsome Brook Farm Eggs

Before I get to the full recipe, I first want to highlight the importance of using the highest quality eggs for their nutrition profile, health benefits, and taste. Eggs are one of my grocery list items that I always try to purchase pasture raised, because there’s such a huge difference in quality when it comes to the different labels.

My recent favorite brand is Handsome Brook Farm, because they are so transparent about how their chickens are raised which I respect so much. Their hens get at least 108 square feet per bird on rotated pastures, and they believe that the happier and healthier the hen, the tastier the egg. Pasture raised is the most humane for the hen and more delicious and nutritious for us! How awesome is that??

If you want to learn more about egg labels and what they exactly mean (and don’t mean), you can read my post here.

Now go pick up some Handsome Brook Farm Organic, Pasture Raised Eggs and make these perfect zucchini egg nests! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

How to Make Perfect Zucchini Egg Nests (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

Learn how to make the perfect zucchini egg nests that are sturdy, easy, and so yummy! They are a healthy breakfast item that's paleo, Whole30, and keto-friendly.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Zucchini Sweating Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 egg nests
Calories: 94kcal
Author: Jean Choi

Ingredients

  • 3 large zucchini or 4 small, enough to yield 6 cups spiralized
  • 1 tsp sea salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper plus more to taste
  • Ghee or coconut oil, for greasing
  • 6 Handsome Brook Farm eggs
  • Optional: Crushed red pepper, spices, fresh herbs like dill, cilantro, parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Use a vegetable peeler or a spiralizer to slice the zucchini in to noodles. 
  • Place in a colander over a bowl and toss with sea salt until evenly coated.
  • Let the zucchini noodles sit for 20 minutes so they can sweat.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, and use ghee or coconut oil to generously grease a 6-cup jumbo muffin tin or 6 ramekins that are at least 3.5 inches in diameter.
  • Use your hands to squeeze the zucchini noodles to release as much moisture as possible. 
  • Place in a bowl and add garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper. 
  • Carefully separate the egg whites from the yolk. The easiest way to do this is crack an egg into your hand over a bowl, then pass the egg yolk from one hand to another until the whites drip down between your fingers into the bowl. 
  • Place the yolks on a plate, and add the whites to the zucchini noodles and mix together. 
  • Divide the zucchini noodles into the prepared muffin tin cups or ramekins. Create a nest and leave an indent in the center.
  • Carefully place a yolk in the center of each zucchini nest. 
  • Sprinkle with more salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until the yolks are cooked to your liking. 
Nutrition Facts
How to Make Perfect Zucchini Egg Nests (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)
Amount Per Serving (1 egg nest)
Calories 94 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 187mg62%
Sodium 465mg20%
Potassium 324mg9%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 195IU4%
Vitamin C 17.6mg21%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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By Jean Choi | July 2, 2018

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  1. angiesrecipes says

    July 3, 2018 at 5:59 am

    I made spaghetti nests before, but totally love this low carb version. YUMMY!

    Reply
  2. Renee says

    July 9, 2018 at 11:19 am

    5 stars
    Making this for breakfast tomorrow! THank you!

    Reply
  3. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    July 9, 2018 at 12:15 pm

    5 stars
    Such a brilliant idea to make these in ramekins. I wouldn’t have thought of that and they turn out so perfect! They’re so pretty too!

    Reply
  4. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica says

    July 9, 2018 at 12:17 pm

    5 stars
    Excited to make these! Colourful low carb. High flavour!!
    Thanks for sharing. Need to pin this one and make asap!!

    Reply
  5. Melissa @Real Nutritious Living says

    July 9, 2018 at 4:08 pm

    These are so cute! I love veggies at breakfast and can’t wait to try these Jean!

    Reply
  6. Megan Stevens says

    July 10, 2018 at 5:40 am

    5 stars
    So many great things you figured out! Thanks for sharing. I love the solo egg yolk nested in the top middle of each. These are a couple of my favorite foods, together! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Lindsey Dietz says

    July 10, 2018 at 7:15 am

    5 stars
    Those egg yolks are perfection. I cannot wait until our zucchini is ready in our garden so I can make these!

    Reply
  8. Raia says

    July 10, 2018 at 10:02 am

    5 stars
    Those are so cute! Haha. I have a nice big zucchini just waiting to be used for this recipe, too. 😉

    Reply
  9. yang says

    July 10, 2018 at 3:57 pm

    5 stars
    These zucchini egg nests are perfect looking! How creative. I love to have some for breakfast!

    Reply
  10. Irena says

    July 11, 2018 at 4:42 am

    5 stars
    Very creative and pretty way to cook eggs and zucchini together. I’m always on the lookout for new breaky dishes, so will have to try these one day. Yum!

    Reply
  11. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

    July 11, 2018 at 7:10 am

    5 stars
    These are so perfect for brunches, they just look so pretty! And not to mention they’re just in time for the crazy amounts of zucchini that’s starting to come on!

    Reply
  12. Monique says

    July 11, 2018 at 5:49 pm

    5 stars
    These are so adorable and all of your tips for making the perfect nest are so helpful. Great idea to mix the whites into the zucchini! They look super sturdy!

    Reply
  13. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    July 12, 2018 at 2:15 am

    5 stars
    What a great idea! I love using zucchini noodles and I find that they have a very mild flavor. Everything’s better with an egg, right?

    Reply
  14. Mimi says

    July 12, 2018 at 7:43 am

    These are adorable! And I have zucchini coming out of my ears! Congratulations on your cookbook.

    Reply
  15. Cathy says

    July 12, 2018 at 8:35 am

    5 stars
    What a beautiful breakfast or brunch for entertaining! I keep saying it, but I really must get myself a spiralizer!

    Reply
  16. Katja says

    July 12, 2018 at 8:59 pm

    5 stars
    I love zoodles. What an easy way to eat them. Thanks!

    Reply
  17. ChihYu says

    July 13, 2018 at 6:35 pm

    5 stars
    So creative. They are so cute and super yummy, too !

    Reply
  18. Yvonne says

    July 14, 2018 at 5:17 am

    5 stars
    Ohhh These egg nests are just so cute. What a great idea for breakfast.

    Reply
  19. Darryl says

    July 16, 2018 at 10:54 am

    5 stars
    Never come across these egg nests before, love these ideas! So delicious.

    Reply
  20. Georgie says

    July 17, 2018 at 7:33 am

    5 stars
    OMG, I can’t believe how easy these are to make! Definitely giving these a go as my kids would love them – so pretty 🙂

    Reply
  21. Kiran says

    April 3, 2019 at 8:37 am

    5 stars
    Totally making these! Love how easy and pretty they are!

    Reply
  22. Nova Taylor says

    October 11, 2019 at 12:36 am

    5 stars
    Hy, I tried this at home and it tasted so amazing that everybody ate all of them, and I didn’t get even a bite of it. Sad, but it’s okay what else will anyone want other than someone one liking your dish so much.
    Thank you so much and also keep sharing such drooling recipe;)

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      October 11, 2019 at 12:28 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks so much.

      Reply

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