Always have eggs in your refrigerator. (Unless you’re vegan, in which case you can ignore all of this.)
The greatness of eggs for dinner cannot be overestimated. Not only are they easy to cook into a million different types of recipes, but eggs are one of the most affordable proteins you can find, and they’re loaded with tons of nutritional benefits.
One large egg contains a little more than 6 grams of protein. Considering the average adult woman requires about 46 grams of protein a day, eating two eggs will take you a long way toward that number.
Eggs also boost high dietary cholesterol, or HDL, the “good” kind of cholesterol, and are super rich in a nutrient called choline, which boosts brain development and reduces inflammation. Bonus points for your brain if you buy Omega-3 eggs, which have even more brain-boosting powers.
If you’re out of ideas for dinner tonight, reach into your fridge and pick one of the recipes below. You’ll have a healthy supper in no time.
- 1Turkish Fried Eggs in Herbed Yogurt
Half Baked HarvestGet the Turkish Fried Eggs in Herbed Yogurt recipe from Half Baked Harvest
- 2Shakshuka (Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce)
Love and Olive OilGet the Shakshuka (Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce) recipe from Love and Olive Oil
- 3Baked Eggs with Mushrooms and Spinach
Damn DeliciousGet the Baked Eggs with Mushrooms and Spinach recipe from Damn Delicious
- 4Skillet Huevos Rancheros
Love and Olive OilGet the Skillet Huevos Rancheros recipe from Love and Olive Oil
- 5Simple Greek Quinoa Dinner Omelets with Feta and Tzatziki
Half Baked HarvestGet the Simple Greek Quinoa Dinner Omelets with Feta and Tzatziki recipe from Half Baked Harvest
- 6Life-Changing Soft Scrambled Eggs
Pinch Of YumGet the Life-Changing Soft Scrambled Eggs recipe from Pinch of Yum
- 7Brussels Sprouts, Eggs and Bacon
Damn DeliciousGet the Brussels Sprouts, Eggs and Bacon recipe from Damn Delicious
- 8Soft Scrambled Egg Toast With Roasted Asparagus
Well Plated by ErinGet the Soft Scrambled Egg Toast with Roasted Asparagus recipe from Well Plated by Erin
- 9Easy Chilaquiles with Eggs
Foodie CrushGet the Easy Chilaquiles with Eggs recipe from Foodie Crush
- 10Simple Poached Egg And Avocado Toast
Pinch of YumGet the Simple Poached Egg and Avocado Toast recipe from Pinch of Yum
- 11Tortilla Eggs
How Sweet EatsGet the Tortilla Eggs recipe from How Sweet Eats
- 12Sheet Pan Steak, Eggs and Potatoes
Damn DeliciousGet the Sheet Pan Steak, Eggs and Potatoes recipe from Damn Delicious
- 13One-Pot Spicy Eggs And Potatoes
Pinch of YumGet the One-Pot Spicy Eggs And Potatoes recipe from Pinch of Yum
- 14Goat Cheese Scrambled Eggs
Pinch of YumGet the Goat Cheese Scrambled Eggs recipe from Pinch of Yum
- 15Soft-Boiled Eggs With Asparagus Soilders
The Clever CarrotGet the Soft-Boiled Eggs with Asparagus Soilders recipe from The Clever Carrot
- 16Huevos Rancheros Scrambled Eggs
Half Baked HarvestGet the Huevos Rancheros Scrambled Eggs recipe from Half Baked Harvest
- 17Curried Eggs With Spinach
Naturally EllaGet the Curried Eggs with Spinach recipe from Naturally Ella
- 18Hash Brown And Ham Frittata
Completely DeliciousGet the Hash Brown And Ham Frittata recipe from Completely Delicious
- 19Asparagus, Bacon and Cream Cheese Quiche
Completely DeliciousGet the Asparagus, Bacon and Cream Cheese Quiche recipe from Completely Delicious
- 20Eggs In A Hole with Smoky Red Pepper Romesco and Garlicky Greens
Dinner Was DeliciousGet the Eggs In A Hole with Smoky Red Pepper Romesco and Garlicky Greens recipe from Dinner Was Delicious
- 21Brussels Sprouts Hash with Bacon and Poached Eggs
Umami GirlGet the Brussels Sprouts Hash with Bacon and Poached Eggs recipe from Umami Girl
- 22Turkish Egg and Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Half Baked HarvestGet the Turkish Egg and Quinoa Breakfast Bowl recipe from Half Baked Harvest
- 23Baked Eggs In Tomato Sauce
Umami GirlGet the Baked Eggs In Tomato Sauce recipe from Umami Girl
- 24Eggs Florentine, Carluccio's London Style
Umami GirlGet the Eggs Florentine, Carluccio's London Style recipe from Umami Girl
- 25Baked Eggs In Avocado
Damn DeliciousGet the Baked Eggs In Avocado recipe from Damn Delicious
- 26Baked Eggs with Potatoes and Kale In A Cast Iron Skillet
Umami GirlGet the Baked Eggs with Potatoes and Kale In A Cast Iron Skillet recipe from Umami Girl
- 27Green Tomatillo Shakshuka
Love and Olive OilGet the Green Tomatillo Shakshuka recipe from Love and Olive Oil
- 28Italian Baked Eggs
Damn DeliciousGet the Italian Baked Eggs recipe from Damn Delicious
- 29Harissa, Smashed Avocado and Egg Toast
Half Baked HarvestGet the Harissa, Smashed Avocado and Egg Toast recipe from Half Baked Harvest
- 30Drippy Eggs with Asparagus French Toast Grilled Cheese Soldiers
Half Baked HarvestGet the Drippy Eggs with Asparagus French Toast Grilled Cheese Soldiers recipe from Half Baked Harvest
- 31Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos
Naturally EllaGet the Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos recipe from Naturally Ella
- 32Simple California-Style Omelet
Half Baked HarvestGet the Simple California-Style Omelet recipe from Half Baked Harvest
- 33Baked Eggs In Stuffed Peppers
Foodie CrushGet the Baked Eggs In Stuffed Peppers recipe from Foodie Crush
- 34Egg Salad
How Sweet EatsGet the Egg Salad recipe from How Sweet Eats
- 35Egg, Potato And Ham Bake
Bev CooksGet the Egg, Potato and Ham Bake recipe from Bev Cooks
- 36Green Eggs And Ham
MacheesmoGet the Green Eggs and Ham recipe from Macheesmo
- 37Peppers And Onions Scrambled Eggs
Umami GirlGet the Peppers And Onions Scrambled Eggs recipe from Umami Girl
- 38Tomato And Corn Tostada With Baked Eggs
Annie's EatsGet the Tomato And Corn Tostada with Baked Eggs recipe from Annie's Eats
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