Spicy Egg and Zucchini Skillet — FamilyPlate recipe🍳

Spicy Egg and Zucchini Skillet

A quick and healthy Middle-Eastern inspired dish featuring sautéed zucchini and eggs, spiced with cumin and coriander, that comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a nutritious dinner.

🌙 Middle-eastern
👶 Kid Friendly🌶️ Medium Spice

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
dinner
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Cooking Style
Healthy

Nutrition (per serving)

280kcal
Calories
14g
Protein
10g
Carbs
18g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchinis, diced
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Stir in minced garlic, cumin, coriander, and paprika; cook for another minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add diced zucchini to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Make 4 small wells in the vegetable mixture and crack an egg into each well.

  6. 6

    Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are set to your liking, about 5-7 minutes.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

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