More Than Just Breakfast
Tasty Egg Ideas
Chicken eggs are highly nutritious.
One large egg provides approximately:
6 g of protein for muscles and tissue repair
Vitamin B12, riboflavin, and folate for energy and blood health
Vitamin A and selenium for immunity and cell protection
Choline for brain and nerve function
Vitamin D in small amounts
Healthy fats, with most of the nutrients found in the yolk
Eggs contain about 70–80 calories each.
Nutritional values vary with egg size and the hen’s feed.
Easy Egg Recipes
1. Scrambled Eggs- Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt, then cook gently in a buttered pan until just set. Add cheese, herbs, or vegetables if desired
2. Vegetable Omelet- Cook chopped peppers, onions, and spinach. Pour in beaten eggs, fold when set, and add cheese.
3. Hard-Boiled Eggs- Place eggs in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, then simmer for about 10–12 minutes. Cool in ice water before peeling.
4. Egg Salad- Chop hard-boiled eggs and mix with mayonnaise, mustard, celery, salt, and pepper. Serve on bread or lettuce.
5. Shakshuka- Simmer tomatoes, peppers, onions, and spices. Crack eggs into the sauce, cover, and cook until the whites are set.
6. Baked Eggs- Crack eggs into a greased dish, add vegetables or cheese, and bake at 190°C (375°F) until the whites are set.
