Almond Free Pomegranate & Mint Egg Bake with Zucchini
This skillet bake is the kind of dish that makes a regular weeknight feel like something worth sitting down for. Spiced zucchini — warm with turmeric and cumin and just a little heat from red pepper flakes — forms the savory base, while eight eggs are nestled right into the pan and finished in the oven until perfectly set. The real magic happens at the end, when a handful of jewel-bright pomegranate arils and torn fresh mint land on top, turning a humble egg bake into something genuinely stunning. The sweet-tart pop of the pomegranate against the earthy spiced vegetables is a combination that sounds unexpected but tastes completely right. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just good, clean cooking. Serve it straight from the skillet with a drizzle of olive oil and maybe some crusty bread on the side, and watch it disappear fast.
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium zucchini (about 12 oz total), cut into ½-inch half-moons
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
For serving
- 1–2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a rack in the center position.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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