Crispy Colorful Vegetable Nests
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Crispy Colorful Vegetable Nests

👤 4 servings medium 🌍 European instagram.com ↗

A fun and delicious way to turn fresh vegetables into a real meal with crispy edges and a soft, naturally sweet center from the carrots. Created by Ana's Kitchen, these vegetable nests are perfect for anyone looking to make comfort food that's both visually appealing and satisfying, with the option to customize for vegetarian or non-vegetarian preferences.

Baked

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 3 medium potatoes
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 whole spring onions
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 60 g flour
  • 100 g mozzarella
  • 8 whole cherry tomatoes
  • 4 slices smoked bacon

Instructions

  1. Place the julienned zucchini, carrot, and potatoes in a bowl.
  2. Salt lightly and let sit for 5 minutes, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  3. Add the eggs, a drizzle of olive oil, pepper, spring onions, parsley, and flour to the vegetables.
  4. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
  5. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  6. Form small nest shapes with the vegetable mixture on the prepared tray.
  7. Top each nest with grated mozzarella and a cherry tomato.
  8. Add smoked bacon on top if making a non-vegetarian version.
  9. Bake at 180°C (356°F) for 15–20 minutes, until golden and crispy at the edges.
  10. Serve hot.

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