Delicata Squash Egg Cups (egg-in-a-hole)
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Delicata Squash Egg Cups (egg-in-a-hole)
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Delicata Squash is sliced into rings, seeded, and pan-fried until golden, then an egg is cracked in the center for a healthy, veggie-forward breakfast idea. You'll love this two-ingredient, low-carb, gluten-free, healthy alternative to traditional egg-in-a-hole!
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Ingredients
- 4 lices delicata squash from a large wide squash if possible, cut into 1/2"-thick rings and seeded
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil (2 tablespoons) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season each side of the squash rings with salt and pepper. Add the squash to the skillet.
- Cook the squash on each side for about 5 minutes. Turn the heat down to medium, or medium-low, if it gets too hot and the outside of the squash is cooking too fast. You can cover the skillet to help speed up cooking if you want to.
- Crack an egg into the hole of each squash ring. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the white is set and the yolk is cooked to your liking. Cover the skillet to speed up cooking if you like.
- Serve, with salt and pepper on top and chopped fresh parsley if you want.
Notes
- The egg white likely will go out past the boundaries of the squash when you crack it in; if this happens, just let it cook and then scoop it underneath the egg-in-a-hole when you serve.
- The egg white likely will go out past the boundaries of the squash when you crack it in; if this happens, just let it cook and then scoop it underneath the egg-in-a-hole when you serve.
- To prep ahead of time, you can pre-cook the squash (in the skillet or roasted) and then heat up in the skillet before cracking an egg in to serve. The cooked eggs won't keep for very long, especially if there is a runny yolk, so that part is best done just before serving. Cooked squash will last 4-5 days in the fridge.
- You can use another squash with an edible skin, such as acorn or honeynut, or even the rings of a very large zucchini or summer squash.
- Save the rest of the delicata squash for another recipe, such as this maple roasted delicata squash, as you'll only use part of one to get the four rings you need.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1egg cup
Calories
113kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
164mg
(55%)
Sodium
65mg
(3%)
Potassium
259mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1013IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1egg cup | |
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1013IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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