There are endless ways to cook eggs, but if you’re looking for a few very easy, simple methods these are my favorites. And there’s such beauty in a perfectly cooked egg!
If you’ve been following me for a while you know that I’m a massive lover of eggs. One single large egg packs a powerful punch with over 6 grams of protein. But it’s not just the total protein that counts, it’s the fact that one egg contains all 9 essential amino acids making it a complete protein! Plus, it’s rich in a bunch of other nutrients that are great for overall wellness—and you know I’m all about wellness. So while you can get fancy with egg recipes and make a loaded breakfast casserole (perfect for the holidays) or simmering shakshuka (perfect for brunch), you can also cook eggs in very simple and easy ways. Here are 6 of my favorite methods!
Boiled Eggs (Hard or Soft)
The beauty of boiled eggs is that you can make them as hard or soft as you’d like. If you’d like hard boiled eggs that are easy to peel simply boil them for 12 minutes (perfect for making my egg salad). If you prefer jammy 6 to 7 minute eggs (my personal favorite) you can enjoy those as well. I just sprinkle a little salt and pepper on top and enjoy!
Scrambled Eggs
The perfect light and fluffy scrambled eggs don’t require milk or eggs. It’s really more about technique than anything and making sure your pan is the correct temperature. Make sure to watch my tutorial video to nail the perfect scrambled eggs.
Deviled Eggs
With just a couple of ingredients you can transform hard boiled eggs into the tastiest deviled eggs. These not only make for the perfect holiday appetizer, but I make them on the regular to enjoy for a healthy, afternoon snack. They satisfy any tummy rumblings!
Baked Eggs
Baked eggs couldn’t be any easier—you just crack a single egg into a greased ramekin and bake it! You can bake the eggs individually in ramekins or if you’d like to make several at once, just crack them into a muffin tin. Hello meal prep! And if you want to get a little fancy, you can also make baked eggs in avocado.
Poached Eggs
My poached eggs recipe has been a reader favorite for many years and my tutorial video has over 20 million views! Needless to say, many of you love poached eggs as much as I do. Maybe it’s because nothing compares to that golden yolk ooze on toast. You can also top them on spiced yogurt for my super easy yet impressive Turkish eggs.
Omelette
Learning how to make an omelette is a wonderful skill to have in the kitchen. And while you can fill an omelette with everything from shredded cheese, crispy bacon and sauteed spinach to diced ham, caramelized onions, and sauteed mushrooms, there’s no denying the wonderful simplicity of an egg-only, perfectly folded omelette.
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Ingredients
Base Omelette Recipe
- 2 large eggs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ tablespoon olive oil, butter, or bacon grease
Spinach Mushroom Omelette
- ½ cup sliced cremini mushrooms
- ½ cup loosely packed baby spinach
- ¼ cup diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
Western Omelette
- ¼ cup diced ham
- 2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Tuscan Omelette
- ½ cup loosely packed kale or spinach
- ¼ cup diced yellow onion
- ¼ cup chopped sundried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, salt, and pepper together until lightly frothy.
- In an 8-inch non-stick pan, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Pour in the eggs and tilt the pan to make sure they're evenly spread out, then turn the heat down to low. Cook the omelette for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the edges are cooked through and the top is slightly wet but not runny.
- If you'd like to add filling, add it to half of the omelette. Then use a spatula to fold the empty half on top and slide the omelette onto a plate. Garnish with chopped herbs.
Lisa’s Tips
- If you struggle with the bottom of the omelette cooking faster than the top make sure your stove heat is set to the lowest setting (sometimes that means shifting to a smaller burner for your pan). You can always add a lid as well – that will help to cook the top faster!
- The nutritional information listed is just for the basic omelette recipe.
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