Spiced Zucchini and Tomato Brunch bowl
Category
Brunch
Prep
10 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Style
Indian
Technique
Roasting
Diet Friendly
Vegetarian
Daily Recipe: June 24, 2023
This Indian-inspired brunch dish features seasonal summer produce like zucchini and cherry tomatoes, paired with flavorful spices and creamy yogurt. The dish is easy to make but sophisticated in presentation, perfect for a lazy weekend morning.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Zucchini - 1 medium - sliced into rounds
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup - halved
- Eggs - 2
- Yogurt - 1/2 cup
- Cumin - 1/2 tsp
- Smoked paprika - 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
- Red pepper flakes - 1/4 tsp
- Olive oil - 1 tbsp
- Salt - - to taste
- Pepper - - to taste
- Fresh herbs - - for garnish
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🌡️🔥👩🍳Preheat oven to 400F.
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Step 2 - 🥄🧅🍅🧂🫒🥗In a bowl, mix sliced zucchini and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and 1/4 tsp cumin and spread evenly on a baking sheet.
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Step 3 - 🍅🫒🔥👩🍳Roast for 15-20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
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Step 4 - 🍳🍲💦🌡️While vegetables are roasting, place eggs in a saucepan and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 5-6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs or longer for hard-boiled eggs.
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Step 5 - 🥣🍶🍯🍅🧂In a separate bowl, mix yogurt with the remaining spices (1/4 tsp cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, red pepper flakes) and a pinch of salt.
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Step 6 - 🥗🍽️🥚🍅🧂🍯To assemble the bowls, distribute the roasted vegetables into two serving bowls. Peel the soft-boiled eggs and add one egg to each bowl. Spoon the spiced yogurt on top of the vegetables and eggs.
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Step 7 - 🌿🍃🍀🌶️👩🍳Garnish with fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, or parsley) and additional spices or red pepper flakes if desired.
Additional
For a vegan option, replace eggs with crispy tofu or chickpeas. Adding naan or pita bread on the side is a great idea for a heartier meal. This dish can also be made in a larger quantity for meal prep.