Eggs have been a staple throughout much of the world for thousands of years. These small semi-round objects are packed with good nutrients while containing very little of the stuff that you don’t want in your diet. While eggs are delicious and good for you, though, they are also incredibly versatile, and there are loads of meals that can be made using egg.
This article will be exploring some that you may have heard of in the past, but there will also be others that you’ve never had the chance to try. Let’s take a look at some of the fun ways that you can make meals out of eggs.
Spanish Tortilla
Spanish Tortilla is similar to an omelette, often being referred to as a Spanish Omelette. Unlike an omelette, though, tortillas are filled with potato (and sometimes onion), giving them a unique texture, taste, and consistency, while also making them very filling.
You can make a tortilla for just about any time of day, with a huge range of different ingredients available to make your tortilla taste different. Spanish tortilla is traditionally served at room temperature, though some people like to eat them warm. You can use herbs and spices, vegetables, and even meat and fish to improve the flavour of your Spanish Omelette.
Casserole
While many people think that they are much older, casseroles only hit people’s dinner plates in the mid-1800s. First emerging in Virginia, this type of dish has taken much of the world by storm, and it has become a popular option in homes just about everywhere.
Eggs can make a great ingredient in a meal like this, with options like a breakfast egg casserole or vegetarian egg casserole offering great meal choices for those who want a taste of the Mediterranean in their breakfast. Of course, though, it can take a long time to cook a casserole, making it well worth taking the time to ensure that you don’t have to rush the meal at the end.
Mexican Baked Eggs
Mexican food has long been one of the most popular options in the West, and there are loads of ways to meld the tastes that come with this cuisine into other meals. Mexican Baked Eggs are a great example of this, giving you a meal option that will be easy to make and delicious to eat.
This sort of recipe consists of simply chopping vegetables, meats, and other ingredients and baking them with eggs. This produces a delicious meal that resembles chilli, only you won’t have to worry about excessive carbohydrate intake, as you won’t be using rice with it. This option is easy to scale and make for your family or just yourself.
Pizza
Pizza is well-known across the world, with countries very far from Italy embracing this meal option. The popularity of pizza has caused it to go through a huge range of different kitchens, and this has helped chefs to develop a vast range of different toppings for their pizzas, including eggs.
Popping a fried, scrambled, or poached egg onto a pizza is becoming a surprisingly common practice in certain parts of the world, with this option being surprisingly tasty. While it may sound a little weird, these two foodstuffs go very well together, creating a unique texture and taste that you won’t find anywhere else. Many gourmet pizza places offer this option, making it easy to find yourself an egg-based pizza.
Fake Eggs
The final option on this list is a little bit of a curveball. Eggs make a great ingredient for many recipes, but this can make life hard for those who have adopted a vegan diet. Making your own fake eggs has never been easier, with tofu, black salt, and a little bit of turmeric often being enough to replicate the texture and taste of scrambled eggs.
Alongside this option, you can also buy egg replacer powders that can be used in recipes for cakes and other baked goods, giving you an easy way to start cooking egg-based meals without having to compromise on the diet you’ve chosen for yourself.
Eggs will always be a big part of the world’s diet, with their ease and convenience making them great for loads of different meals. Making unique meals with egg is probably easier than you thought, and there are plenty of other options out there that are just waiting to be found. This will only get easier as you cook more with eggs.
