Quick and Delicious Ways to Eat Eggs

delicious ways to cook eggs
delicious ways to cook eggs

Eggs

are the breakfast, lunch, and dinner of champions. Rich in protein but low in calories, they make the perfect base for countless healthy meals or snacks. And since eggs are so versatile, you can get creative and whip them into savory entrees, brunch dishes, desserts, or even healthy cocktails. Read on for our favorite fast and easy ways to enjoy eggs.

1. Soft-boiled eggs: Sliced hard-boiled eggs are great on salads or in sandwiches, but a soft-boiled egg in the morning is a treat! Make sure to boil them for only a few minutes if you want a yolk that's still runny.

2. Breakfast burrito: Stuffed with scrambled eggs, lean turkey sausage , and diced tomatoes, a whole-wheat breakfast burrito is actually a healthy, filling lunch option. Add some low-cal guacamole for an extra flavor boost.

3. Egg salad: This good-for-you egg salad cuts out the fatty mayonnaise used in typical recipes. Layer the salad between two slices of bread for a hassle-free lunch.

4. Egg-white omelet: If you're monitoring your cholesterol levels, you can still enjoy the benefits of eggs (just remember that whole eggs are packed with essential nutrients). Separate the cholesterol-free egg whites from the yolk to make a heart-healthy omelet .

5. Quiche: An entire corn and pepper quiche will keep you satisfied for days. Cobbling it together with egg whites and soy milk gives it a healthful twist.

6. Egg frittata: Like its cousin the omelet, the frittata is fast and easy to assemble. The important thing is to use low-fat cheese and lots of vegetables such as tomatoes and spinach.

7. Sunny side up:
A delicious sunny-side up egg takes only minutes to cook. While you're at it, chop up some potatoes and veggies to toss into the pan and whip up a stir-fry to accompany your protein-packed egg.

8. Whole-egg omelet: A delicious sunny-side up egg takes only minutes to cook. While you're at it, chop up some potatoes and veggies to toss into the pan and whip up a stir-fry to accompany your protein-packed egg.

9. Poached eggs: A perfectly poached egg makes a delicious garnish on a slice of whole-grain toast. And since it's cooked in nothing by water, poaching is one of the healthiest way to prepare an egg. Check out this video for a no-fail poaching method.

10. Tea eggs: The idea of soaking your eggs in tea may sound strange, but it's a popular and wholesome snack in China. All you have to do is immerse hard-boiled eggs in a marinade of soy sauce and tea. It's one of the easiest recipes for a healthy snack on the go!

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