Egg-citing Recipes for Breakfast All Day
Healthy, easy, make-ahead
Eggs are a win year-round as an easy, inexpensive way to turn just about anything—salad, grain bowl, toast, pizza—into a protein-rich meal. But they are especially symbolic in springtime, as we witness nature’s renewal and rebirth all around us.
Health-wise, eggs are packed with nutrients, much of which are concentrated in the yolk. Although everyone’s needs are different, as a general rule, it’s best to stick to one whole egg a day for an optimally healthy balance. Here are three recipes that bring eggs to the plate in a healthy way, for breakfast dishes that work any time of day.
Enjoy!
Eggs in a Hole With Frisee Salad
Photo by Goran Kosanovic for The Washington Post
This dish combines the fun of a Eggs in a Hole with the sophisticated French Frisee aux Lardons salad, and it does so in a healthful way, using lean Canadian bacon instead of fatty lardons for smoky pork flavor. It makes for a homey yet sumptuously elegant brunch or breakfast-for-dinner.
Avocado Toast with Egg, Cucumber and Radish
Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post
This quick avocado toast with egg fits the bill perfectly as a satisfying breakfast, snack or light lunch alongside a salad or soup. To make it truly outstanding, use bakery-quality whole-grain bread — preferably with some density and nutty texture to it—and make sure your avocado is perfectly ripe.
Quinoa and Vegetable Egg Bites
These savory three-bite egg cups, packed with hearty quinoa and colorful sauteed vegetables and baked in a muffin tin, are like loaded mini-frittatas. Seasoned with smoked paprika and Parmesan cheese, each bite packs bold flavor. Make them ahead, so they are at the ready to reheat, or eat these vegetable egg bites at room temperature for a speedy and nourishing breakfast or snack on the go.
We are big egg fans in my family! I like the look of the egg bites. I am always on the look out for good foods on the go, and especially ones that will hold well without much refrigeration. How long can those egg bites stay out?
Also, I would love any more ideas for good foods to eat on the go with minimal refrigeration. My husband is an airline pilot and we are always trying to send him on his trips with breakfast and lunch for a day or two to avoid him getting stuck in a spot without a healthy food option. He brings a good ice pack and normally has a refrigerator at the end of his day in the hotel to keep his food overnight. He loves to bring along your peanut butter banana wraps for a day or two, but would love more ideas if you have them!