Evergreen Low Carb Bake (Printable)
Oven-baked casserole with broccoli, spinach, zucchini, cheese, and eggs for a nutritious, low-carb dish.
# List of ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 7 oz broccoli florets
02 - 5.3 oz baby spinach
03 - 3.5 oz sliced zucchini
04 - 2 spring onions, finely chopped
→ Cheese & Dairy
05 - 5.3 oz shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1.8 oz grated parmesan cheese
07 - 7 fl oz heavy cream
08 - 4 large eggs
→ Spices & Seasoning
09 - 1 garlic clove, minced
10 - ½ tsp dried thyme
11 - ½ tsp dried oregano
12 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
13 - ½ tsp salt
→ Garnish (optional)
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a medium baking dish.
02 - Steam the broccoli florets for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, thyme, oregano, and minced garlic.
04 - Add the shredded cheddar, grated parmesan, baby spinach, sliced zucchini, spring onions, and steamed broccoli to the egg mixture. Stir until well combined.
05 - Pour the combined mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
07 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's a one-dish meal that feels indulgent without the carb crash afterward.
- You can prep it in 15 minutes and let the oven do the work while you actually relax.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day, which is a rare gift in breakfast-for-dinner situations.
02 -
- If your vegetables are very wet (especially if you're using fresh spinach instead of baby spinach), squeeze or pat them dry first—soggy vegetables lead to a watery bake that never quite sets.
- Don't skip the steaming of broccoli; raw broccoli won't soften enough in the oven time and will feel tough.
03 -
- Make this on a Sunday and slice it into portions for weekday lunches; it reheats beautifully in the microwave and tastes like you spent way more time on it than you did.
- If your bake looks set on top but jiggles slightly in the very center, pull it out—carryover cooking will finish it as it cools, and you'll avoid an overcooked, rubbery edge.