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.
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.
This super speedy dinner is ready in just 25 minutes.
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.
Sticky sweet chilli egg nasi goreng
A popular Indonesian stir-fry, the whole family will love these bowls of goodness.
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.
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.
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.
Ready in 30 minutes, this Indonesian fried rice is packed with pork fillet, prawns and vegies, and makes for a family-friendly dinner.
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.
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!
We’ve combined two family favourites – cheesy carbonara and gnocchi – into one easy bake that will have everyone scrambling for seconds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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