Healthy Egg Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Discover delicious, protein-packed egg recipes for any occasion — from quick make-ahead breakfasts and solo meals to hearty dinners, family brunches, and fresh salads that satisfy.
Grab & Go Favorites
Ham, Basil, and Veggie Egg Cups
Bake, refrigerate, and eat all week long! These egg cups make a nutritious on-the-go breakfast for busy mornings.
Sheet-Pan Breakfast: Smoked Salmon and Quinoa Strata
Strata is usually a layered breakfast casserole with bread and eggs. This version uses quinoa, smoked salmon, and chèvre for a higher-protein option that’s gluten-free, too.
Egg Recipes for One
Avocado Toad-in-a-Hole
This paleo take on the toast-and-egg classic is satisfying and nutritious. It’s perfect for busy weekday breakfasts.Â
Avocado Boats
Using avocados (healthy fats!) as your base, this four-ingredient breakfast is easy to make and a fun twist on a traditional egg breakfast.
SOMETHING SIMPLE: Sheet Pan Egg-in-a-Hole
This convenient and family-friendly breakfast is a breeze to whip up, even on a busy morning.
Salmon and Dill Scramble
Start your day with a protein-rich meal. Whisk eggs, cottage cheese, and hot-smoked salmon with fresh dill for a flavorful breakfast containing over 30 grams of protein.
Sautéed Veggie Omelet
When spring turns to summer, swap the asparagus, mushrooms, shallots, and spinach for corn, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes.
Sunshine-Up Baked Eggs
Eggs deliver a nice dose of vitamin B12, which has been linked to improved memory and a lower risk of cognitive decline later in life. And there’s something about sunnyside-up eggs that make me smile. Here we bake the eggs in little ramekins filled with a sautéed mix of chard, onion, garlic, parsley, and olives, with tomatoes on top.
Brunch-Worthy Bakes
Fresh Herb Frittata (Kuku Sabzi)
It’s (almost) spring! Celebrate the bounty of fresh herbs and baby greens with this traditional Iranian dish.
Spring Veggie Quiche
Take advantage of fresh spring vegetables while they’re in season, or turn this quiche into a year-round dish by swapping in whatever veggies are available at the time.
Triple-Greens FrittataÂ
Loaded with kale, Swiss chard, and spinach, this Greek-inspired egg dish also has feta cheese, garlic, and scallions.
Dinner-Worthy Entrées
Arugula and Mushroom Frittata With Chèvre
Think of a frittata as a crustless — and much less fussy — quiche. Here, spicy arugula is beautifully tempered by earthy mushrooms and creamy goat cheese.
Catalan Tortilla
Serve this traditional egg-potato dish with hot sauce and chopped green onions for brightness.
Socca Pizza Crust With Swiss Chard, Chorizo, and Egg
Socca is a kind of crepe made with chickpea flour. It makes a delightfully delicate pizza crust. Try adding chopped herbs or spices to the batter before baking. It’s an Italian tradition to crack an egg onto a pizza and bake until it is just slightly set. When you cut into the pizza, the liquid yolk runs onto the crust and adds to the flavor.
Egg-Cellent Salads
Lyonnaise Salad
The soft yolk of the poached egg becomes part of the salad dressing in this deliciously simple salad. Chop the egg and toss with the greens before eating, if desired. Sub in other sturdy, bitter salad greens, such as radicchio, endive and chicory.
Smoked Salmon and Hard-Boiled Egg Salad
This protein-rich Icelandic breakfast will keep you energized all day.
Warm Bacon and Kale Salad With Soft-Boiled Eggs
Substitute any leafy greens you have on hand, such as chard or spinach, for the kale.