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Why you should eat eggs for dinner

They’re rich in protein and packed with nutrients that are essential for healthy ageing. Here are some of our best recipes featuring the very versatile egg.

Hayden Quinn's one-pan baked eggs recipe

Eggs are the ultimate convenient fast food, great for making budget yet nutritious meals. Previously thought of as just a breakfast food, they’re also perfect as the hero of your next quick and easy dinner.

Caesar spaghetti

This super speedy dinner is ready in just 25 minutes.

Bacon and egg quiche.
Bacon and egg quiche.

Bacon and egg quiche

Taste member ‘ALadyLike’ says that this quiche is equally delicious served hot or cold.

Spicy tomato and capsicum meatball shakshuka

Serve this Middle-Eastern dish with crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.

Chilli egg nasi goreng.
Chilli egg nasi goreng.

Sticky sweet chilli egg nasi goreng

A popular Indonesian stir-fry, the whole family will love these bowls of goodness.

Mexican zucchini slice

You can make this Mexican-inspired zucchini slice up to two days in advance. Gently warm in the oven before serving, then top with the avocado, tomato and sriracha.

Turkish pizza.
Turkish pizza.

Cheat’s Turkish pizzas

For an easy dinner try these super quick Turkish pizzas that are loaded with flavour.

Eggs with lentils and spiced mint recipe

A quick and easy vegetarian sensation where eggs collide with lentils and mint.

Salad nicoise.
Salad nicoise.

Salad nicoise with rice

Be the envy of the office with this simple, flavour-packed Nicoise salad!

Mini okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes)

These Osaka-style pancakes are often made with cabbage or spring onion, topped with a strong, sweet okonomi sauce (similar to barbecue sauce) and striped with Kewpie mayonnaise.

Healthy nasi goreng.
Healthy nasi goreng.

Healthy nasi goreng

Ready in 30 minutes, this Indonesian fried rice is packed with pork fillet, prawns and vegies, and makes for a family-friendly dinner.

Egg, mushroom and pesto tarts

This tart is a great choice whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Egg, mushroom and pesto taste divine together on the golden pastry base.

Egg tostadas.
Egg tostadas.

Easy egg, feta and black bean tostadas

Fire up your tastebuds first thing in the morning with these easy Mexican brekky idea. Best of all, it’s gluten-free!

Carbonara gnocchi bake

We’ve combined two family favourites – cheesy carbonara and gnocchi – into one easy bake that will have everyone scrambling for seconds.

Egg and rice salad.
Egg and rice salad.

Asian-style crispy egg and rice salad

With protein-packed eggs and low GI rice, this quick and easy lunch or dinner will keep you fuller for longer.

Middle Eastern omelette with labne and dukkah

Cooked in the one pan, this quick and easy omelette has Middle Eastern flavours and is perfect for brunch or dinner.

Lentil and egg curry.
Lentil and egg curry.

Indian lentil and egg curry

On the table in 40 minutes, this Indian vegetarian curry is loaded with lentils, spinach and creamy eggs. Use the roti to mop up all those delicious flavours.

17-minute turmeric chilli fried egg bowl

This healthy vegetarian bowl has kale, chickpeas, egg and Greek yoghurt for a protein-packed weeknight dinner.

Flatbread with egg salad.
Flatbread with egg salad.

Yoghurt flatbreads with ham and egg salad

These homemade yoghurt flatbreads are topped with shaved ham, eggs and sweet chilli sauce for a budget-friendly dinner.

Arrabiata scramble with crispy salami

Classic scrambled eggs are taken up a notch with the addition of smoky salami and spicy grape tomatoes.

Flamenco eggs.
Flamenco eggs.

Flamenco eggs

This one is good for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Just pop ingredients in an oven proof dish and bake. Serve with crusty bread and fresh herbs.

For more recipe ideas, go to taste.com.au or check out the Taste Test Kitchen now.

Originally published as Why you should eat eggs for dinner

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