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When you’re having one of those days and don’t know what to serve for dinner, reach for eggs. Eggs are an easy, affordable, and nutritious solution—with about 6 grams of protein per large egg and 13 essential nutrients including choline and vitamin D. They cook quickly and adapt to many flavors and cuisines, making them a dependable option for weeknight meals.
Crack open a carton and a world of dinner possibilities opens: pancakes, omelets, and fluffy scrambled eggs are classics, but eggs can also star in frittatas, shakshuka, hash, quiche, tacos, salads, and Buddha bowls. These dishes offer variety while staying budget-friendly and satisfying.
As part of the Egg Nutrition Center’s Egg Enthusiast program, I asked fellow registered dietitian food bloggers to share their best eggs-for-dinner recipes. We pulled together a collection of 28 versatile recipes that are easy to make and perfect for busy families. The roundup started with my Scrambled Egg Tacos with Cilantro Lime Drizzle and grew from there.
Scrambled, Baked, and Hash
Baked Eggs and Tortillas in Spicy Tomato Sauce by Rachael at The Joy of Eating (shown above)
Egg Bhurji (Indian Scrambled Eggs) by Shahzadi at Desi-licious RD
Baked Eggs by Cheryl at Dish and Delight
Spiralized Potato Breakfast Hash by Cheryl at Dish and Delight
Slow Cooker Eggs Over Cauliflower Hash by Lauren at Nutrition Starring YOU
Frittatas
Spaghetti Squash Frittata with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Feta by Kara at Byte Sized Nutrition
Frittata Friday by Heather Mangieri, RDN
Spinach and Tomato Frittata by Jessica Ivey, RDN
Mushroom Broccoli Frittata by Abbie at Culinary Nutrition Cuisine
Sweet Potato and Kale Frittata by Caryn at Delicious and Nutritious Eating
Shakshuka and Strata
Easy Shakshuka with Harissa by Kara at The Foodie Dietitian (shown above)
Shakshuka with Marinara Sauce by Cara at Street Smart Nutrition (shown above)
South African Spiced Shakshuka by Rebecca at Nourish Nutrition
Smoked Cauliflower, Chickpea, and Kale Shakshuka with Za’Atar by Katie Cavuto, RDN
Mediterranean Strata by Julia at Juggling with Julia
Quiche
Wild Mushroom, Shallot and Cheddar Quiche by Jenny at My Cape Cod Kitchen (shown above)
Whole Wheat Quiche Florentine by Stacey Mattinson, RDN
Mini Quiches by Colene at CS Nutrition
Swiss Chard and Mushroom Quiche by Julie Harrington, RDN (shown above)
Salads and Bowls
Swiss Chard, Radish, and Egg Breakfast Bowl by Andrea at Beautiful Eats and Things (shown above)
Kale and Quinoa Salad with Soft Boiled Eggs by Anne at Fannetastic Food
Other Interesting Creations
Nepali Egg Chatamari by Dixya at Food, Pleasure and Health (shown above)
Weekend Huevos Rancheros by Katie at Mom’s Kitchen Handbook
Spanish Tortilla de Patata by Rebecca at Nourish Nutrition
Breakfast Flatbread Pizza with Scrambled Eggs, Smoked Salmon, and Arugula by Lindsey at Tasty Balance Nutrition
Spanish Tortilla with Sweet Potatoes and Green Chilis by Anne at Craving Something Healthy
Tacos and Quesadillas
Scrambled Egg Tacos with Cilantro Lime Pumpkin Seed Drizzle by Liz at Liz’s Healthy Table (shown above)
Kimchi Breakfast Tacos by Rachael at The Joy of Eating
With more than two dozen eggs-for-dinner ideas on this list, you’ve got plenty of inspiration for quick, nutritious, and budget-friendly meals. Try a few recipes and share your favorites in the comments below.
