Tired of the usual scrambled eggs but only have eggs at home?
Don't worry! The egg a super cheap, filling and lightning fast ingredient, which you can take to a whole new level with a little creativity.
In this post, I'll show you 3 simple but powerful ideas that even beginners can make - in 30 minutes, without any kitchen drama.
🥘 1. Egg fried rice with leftovers
Time: about 15 minutes
What is it good for? If you have leftover cooked rice in the fridge.
Ingredients (2 servings):
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2 eggs
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2 cups of cooked rice
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1 small head of onion
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1 clove garlic
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1 tablespoon of oil
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Soy sauce or salt and pepper to taste
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(Optional: frozen vegetable mix or chopped peppers, spring onions)
Preparation:
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Heat the oil in a pan.
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Fry the onion and add the garlic.
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Add the rice, stir through.
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Beat in the eggs and mix quickly until the eggs are cooked.
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Season, season - done!
Tip: It is particularly delicious with a few sesame seeds or spring onions.
🍳 2. Shakshuka - the Middle Eastern egg tomato
Time: about 20-25 minutes
What is it good for? If you're looking for something more exciting but still simple.
Ingredients:
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3 eggs
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1 can canned chopped tomatoes (or fresh tomatoes)
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1 small head of onion
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1 clove garlic
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon cumin
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Salt, pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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(Optional: feta cheese, parsley on top)
Preparation:
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Fry the chopped onion and garlic in the oil.
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Add the spices and then the tomatoes.
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Cook to a thick sauce consistency (about 10 minutes).
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the whites are set and the yolks are creamy.
Serving: Delicious dipped in bread!
🧀 3. Egg and cheese muffin bites
Time: approx. 25 minutes (including baking)
What is it good for? If you're looking for something to make ahead of time or as a guest desserts.
Ingredients (6 pieces):
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3 eggs
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4 tablespoons of milk
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50 g grated cheese
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Salt, pepper
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Muffin tin (silicone or paper cupcake tin)
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(Optional: chopped ham, peppers, spinach, zucchini)
Preparation:
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Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
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Mix the eggs, milk, cheese and spices.
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Put the mixture into the muffin tins, max 2/3 of the way up.
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Bake for about 15-18 minutes, until nicely risen and golden brown.
Tip: Delicious hot or cold - it will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.
✔️ In summary:
These are the recipes:
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✅ they are also for beginners
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✅ cheap and fast
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✅ can be varied with ingredients at home
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✅ do not require separate cooking equipment
🔔 Have you tried any of them?
Tell us in the comments which one is your favourite! And if you have your own egg ideas, feel free to share!







