Middle Eastern Zucchini Baked Omelet

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 20 min 6
Middle Eastern Zucchini Baked Omelet
Health Highlights
This Middle Eastern style baked omelette makes a perfect breakfast or brunch with fattoush or tabouli on the side.

Ingredients


2 medium Zucchini (thinly sliced into rounds)
1 pinch Salt
2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 small Yellow onion (thinly sliced)
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1 bunch Mint, fresh (fresh; stems removed (about 30 mint leaves), torn)
8 large Egg
1 pinch Red pepper flakes (to your taste)
1/2 tsp Baking powder
2 slice Whole wheat bread (crust removed)
1/3 cup Partly skimmed milk, 1% M.F.

Instructions


  1. Prep the zucchini: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).Sprinkle zucchini slices with a bit of salt and set aside for 15 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry with a paper towel.

  2. Cook the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a 10-inch cast iron or oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and onion, raise heat to medium-high, and sauté for 5–7 minutes, until tender and golden. Stir in most of the torn mint leaves (reserve a few for garnish). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  3. Prepare the egg mixture: Soak bread in milk. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, a pinch of salt, crushed red pepper, and baking powder. Squeeze excess milk from the soaked bread, tear it into small pieces, and mix it into the eggs. Whisk briefly to combine.

  4. Combine and bake: Stir the zucchini and onion mixture into the eggs. If needed, lightly oil the skillet again before pouring in the mixture. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the top of the omelet is set and lightly golden.

  5. Finish & serve: Top with crumbled feta, if using, and the remaining mint. Serve warm.


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 197
Calories from fat 111
Calories from saturated fat 27.8
Total Fat 12.4 g
Saturated Fat 3.1 g
Trans Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.0 g
Cholesterol 289 mg
Sodium 176 mg
Potassium 455 mg
Total Carbohydrate 10.9 g
Dietary Fiber 2.7 g
Sugars 19.6 g
Protein 11.8 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 0.3
Meat Alternative 0.8
Vegetables 1.3

Energy sources


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