Anti Inflammatory Garlic-Dill Yogurt Egg Bake with Zucchini
This skillet bake is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks far more impressive than the effort it takes, and every ingredient is pulling double duty on flavor and function. Golden-edged zucchini, fragrant sliced garlic, and a pinch of turmeric build a deeply savory base before eight eggs are nestled in and finished in the oven. Turmeric and extra virgin olive oil are two of the most well-regarded ingredients in the anti-inflammatory pantry, and here they work together in a way that feels completely natural rather than like a wellness checklist. The cool, herby yogurt spooned over the top at the end adds a creamy brightness that ties everything together — fresh dill and a hit of lemon zest make it taste alive. It serves four generously straight from the skillet, which means less cleanup and a dinner that actually looks beautiful on the table. Pair it with crusty whole-grain bread to scoop up every last bit of that garlicky, turmeric-stained pan sauce.
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 medium zucchini (about 1 ½ lb total), cut into ¼-inch half-moons
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup plain full-fat greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp lemon zest
For serving
- extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
- crusty whole-grain bread, for serving (optional)
Can be omittedwhole-grain bread
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and half the dill (about 1 1/2 tbsp) until smooth. Set aside.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the zucchini in a single layer and cook, stirring only once or twice, until the edges are golden and the slices have softened, about 6–7 minutes.
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