Recipe
Zucchini Noodles with Eggs
Spiralized zucchini sautéed and topped with poached eggs, combining freshness with rich flavors. Ideal for a light breakfast.
Instructions
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Step 1
Push the zucchini through the spiralizer to make noodles.
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Step 2
Put the saucepan on medium heat with enough water for poaching and add half the salt. Bring it to a gentle simmer, with small bubbles but no vigorous boiling.
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Step 3
While the water heats, warm the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and the remaining salt, then sauté for 3 minutes until just tender but not limp; season with half the black pepper.
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Step 4
Crack the eggs into the gently simmering salted water and poach for 4 minutes, keeping the whites set and the yolks runny. Use the slotted spoon to lift the eggs directly onto the zucchini noodles in the skillet.
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Step 5
Finish the zucchini noodles and poached eggs with the remaining black pepper, then serve immediately from the skillet.
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Food safety
Caution: medium
Ensure eggs are fully cooked to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
Risk factors
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