Spaghetti Squash Egg Cups

This awesome egg recipe can be lunch or breakfast.  Serving size is 2 egg cups and the technique with the spaghetti squash makes it possible to use the squash cups for a variety of recipes as a low carb substitute for “bird nests.”

Spaghetti Squash Egg Cups 

1 medium spaghetti squash

2 teaspoons cooking oil
2 stalks green onions, chopped
1 large egg white
1/4 teaspoon salt
Black pepper, to taste
1/8 teaspoon garlic
1/4 teaspoon parsley
1/4 cup all-purpose flour or chickpea flour if you are avoiding gluten
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 large eggs

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a 12-well muffin tin with cooking spray.

Wash the spaghetti squash, and use a knife to poke 8–10 holes into it. Place squash into a microwaveable dish. Microwave for 7 minutes; turn over and microwave for an additional 7 minutes. Allow squash to cool for 5 minutes. Cut off the ends of the squash and cut in half. Remove seeds, and use a fork to scrape pulp into a mesh strainer. Press down on squash pulp to drain liquid.

Heat cooking oil in a medium skillet on medium-low heat. Reserve a handful of green onions for garnish. Add remaining onions to the pan, and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until soft.

Put squash, green onions, egg white, salt, pepper, garlic, parsley, flour and cheese into mixing bowl. Combine until well mixed. Evenly divide mixture into 8–10 muffin-tin wells (depending on size of your squash). Press down on the bottom and sides of each well to create a “nest.” Bake for 15 minutes, until the edges become golden and crispy.

Reduce the heat to 375°F. Remove muffin tin from oven, and carefully crack 1 egg into each well. Bake an additional 10–12 minutes, or longer depending on how you like your eggs. Garnish with green onions, and serve.

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