For an eggstatic breakfast

Here are some simple egg dishes to try for the first meal of the day

Eggs are considered the best nutrient-packed food item of all times, which can be easily added to one’s diet. As any healthy diet suggests, having a power-packed breakfast sets the mood for a fruitful day ahead. Metrolife brings these two together and lists some easy-to-try egg dishes for breakfast.

Bull’s eye & Bacon

One of the easiest and simplest egg recipes to make is a bull’s eye. Just crack an egg and pour to a pan and let it cook. (Crack two or more according to how many people you are cooking for). Place some bacon, sausages and canned beans alongside the egg and cover pan; cook it together and let the grease from the meat add flavour to the eggs and beans. Garnish with coriander (if needed) and sprinkle salt and pepper according to your tastebuds.

Muffin it up

If you don’t like your eggs the normal way, whip them into a spinach and egg muffin.

Coat a muffin tray with a non-stick spray or spread butter, and divide your spinach between cups. If you want to add other veggies, feel free to do so. Whisk the eggs and spices (salt, pepper, dried basil and oregano, or according to your tastebuds) together. Fill each of the cups up to three-quarters with the mix and crumble feta cheese on top. Bake between 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degrees, or until the muffin is set. Check this with a toothpick.

Let it cool, loosen the muffins with a butter knife and take them out and serve.

Salad platter

The most nutrient-rich platters can often be the easiest to make. Grab some lettuce, cherry tomatoes and olives. While you cut these up, make boiled eggs on the side. In a bowl or plate, lay out the lettuce leaves, cherry tomatoes, olives and sliced eggs. Add olive oil for flavour (if needed) and sprinkle parmesan cheese over the preparation. Two slices of bread toasted with honey or jam and peanut butter will be a classic addition.

Omelette pizza

Omelettes are easy and fun to make and come in varied vegetarian and non-vegetarian versions. An easy and delectable meat lover’s version is with salami and sausages.

Heat and grease a pan. Whisk eggs (one or two) with salt and herbs and spread it out on the pan. Garnish with salami and sausage slices and cheese, and cook. Slice it out like a pizza. Place some cheese in middle and fold the omelette, if you are a cheese lover.