Super simple and easy to take with you on the go, these pesto egg zucchini boats are going to be your new favorite zucchini breakfast recipe! The prep takes a whole 5 minutes (if that), and they hold their shape after being baked so you can eat them with your hands. Definitely a must try for anyone looking to spice up their healthy breakfast game!
How TO MAKE THIS KETO ZUCCHINI EGG BAKE
It can’t get much easier than this!
- Scoop out the insides of the zucchini to make a ‘boat’.
- Mix together whatever ingredients you want to with the eggs. I chose to use pesto, garlic and onion.
- Pour the mixture into the zucchini and bake them for 25-30 minutes!
What To Mix With The Egg:
Anything that you can mix into an omelette is an option when it comes to the different variations of this recipe that you can make. I used onion, garlic and pesto to keep it simple, but many people will want to use sautéed mushrooms, red bell pepper, crispy bacon etc. Here are some options that you can mix into the egg before pouring it into the zucchini boats:
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Bell pepper: red, yellow, green
- Diced spicy peppers like jalapeño
- Crispy bacon or sausage
- Tomatoes
- Fresh herbs like oregano or thyme
- Sun-dried tomato pesto
- Cheeses: cheddar, gruyere, brie
Love zucchini? Looking to add more healthy pasta alternatives into your life? This Kitchenaid Spiralizer Attachment has seriously changed my life when it comes to making zucchini noodles!
l
Dairy-Free And Keto Breakfast:
There is no cheese or milk in this recipe for a reason! While a quarter cup of shredded parmesan would probably taste AMAZING in this recipe, I chose to leave it out for a reason. While dairy provides us with beneficial and essential calcium, there are times when dairy is not wanted, such as if you are on a diet, or if you are lactose intolerant. So I chose to leave it out for a breakfast recipe that would cater to those on a lactose free diet.
These keto zucchini boats are also a great low carb breakfast idea! One medium zucchini has around 6 grams of carbs, where most pesto’s are around 5 carb per 1/4 of a cup. One large egg has .6 carbs, so when it is all mixed together, you’re looking at under 5 carbs per pesto egg zucchini boats!
It can also be a great breakfast for gout sufferers! Check out my anti-inflammatory cherry smoothie recipe if you are interested in more healthy breakfast ideas.
Anti Inflammatory Smoothie Recipe
This anti inflammatory smoothie recipe combines super foods like cherries and flaxseed with tasty and nutritious strawberries and pineapple for an inflammation fighting and delicious smoothie! And with little to no prep, this pineapple cherry smoothie makes a great anti inflammatory breakfast or snack. Why Should We Be Concerned With Inflammation? Inflammation is not always …
An On The Go Breakfast:
Other than the fact that they are healthy, low carb AND delicious, I think that the best part of this pesto egg recipe is the fact that you can easily take the zucchini boats on the go with you! Since the cooked zucchini hold its shape well, it is very easy to just eat them with your hands, instead of cutting them with a fork and a knife.
Make a few ahead of time and pop them in the microwave for 30 seconds before hoping in your car for work!
Pesto Egg Zucchini Boats
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 tbsp pesto
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove of garlic, peeled and pressed through garlic presser (or minced)
- 1/8 tsp table salt
- ground pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cut the zucchini in half length wise. Using a spoon, carefully scoop out the middle of the pulp, leaving 1/4 inch sides. Place them on a baking sheet.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, and mix in the pesto, garlic, salt and onion. Crack in some black pepper and whisk all of the ingredients together.
- Pour the egg mixture equally into the zucchini boats, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let sit for 3 minutes before transferring to a plate. Enjoy!
Did you like this egg zucchini bake recipe? Check out some of my other recent recipes here!
Chicken In Red Wine Sauce Recipe
»