30+ Great Dinner Egg Recipes for Quick Weeknight Meals
- Updated on Jan 18, 2024
A great source of protein and perfect any time of the day, this versatile ingredient makes for delicious meals and these egg dinner recipes prove just that!
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Don’t you just hate those darn seasonal ingredients? They come into your life to give you a good time and before you know it, they’re gone when the weather changes.
Well, as much as I take advantage of them whenever those seasonal ingredients are bountiful, I enjoy the ones that rarely go out much better and that includes my favorite pantry staple, the egg.
I love me some hard-boiled eggs on toast, in a breakfast burrito, french toast, or all kinds of pancakes and omelets for a healthy breakfast, but they can be used to create a nutritious meal that would revive a “beat up” dinner table.
They’re readily available and most recipes involving them are easy to pull together, making dinner egg meals a good choice to consider when you want something easy, high in protein and tasty before bed on busy weeknights!
I’ve prepared my favourite egg dinner recipes for you, and organised them by speed as well.
30+ amazing and easy egg recipes for dinner to whisk up
Whether they include eggs as the main ingredient or add a little oomph to the meals, these recipes give you a good way (and reason) to incorporate them into your dinner.
But besides the evenings, I’m positively sure other egg recipes would appeal to you at the sunnier times of the day.
Here’s a collection of great egg recipes for lunch and brunch, easy egg-based recipes to snack on, breakfast egg recipes to start your day on and not wanting the specifics, high protein egg recipes for every meal.
Speaking of high protein, if you’d like even more recipes in that line, then you should defs check out this high-protein vegetarian meal plan for more healthy meal recipes that are rich in protein too.
Without any further ado, here are the best dinner egg recipes you can try out today!
And, as a bonus, I decided to “lay” these recipes down according to how long they take to put together so you can find your way around much easier. Have a look to see!
< 20 mins
1. Scrambled Eggs with Cheese
Bonus: high-protein and delicious combination
If I had to pick one go-to super-quick dinner, it would be these eggs and cheese! So simple, so tasty, what’s not to love?!
2. Healthy Huevo Rancheros
Bonus: a delicious meal filled with black beans, a healthy breakfast for dinner recipe
Huevos rancheros are a quick and easy traditional Mexican breakfast that make a great healthy option for vegetarians.
3. Breakfast Egg Burrito
Bonus: consider using a sundried tomato to add a bit of oomph to this
Did someone say burrito? Try out this egg burrito recipe to wrap a perfect high-protein dish with healthy fillings.
4. Breakfast Beans and Eggs
Bonus: you can use cooked or canned white beans for this
Try this beans and eggs recipe for a hearty meal that will satisfy you for hours, and quench the urge to snack!
5. Scrambled Eggs with Cream Cheese
Bonus: this recipe uses ketchup but you can test it out with your favourite sauce
Level up your scrambled eggs with cream cheese, an easy way to pile on extra protein in a classic dish. A killer breakfast! Always one of our favourite high protein egg recipes.
6. Vegetarian Fried Rice
Bonus: this recipe gives two servings of the dish!
Everybody should know how to make veggie fried rice. Hands down one of the most delicious and easiest ways to use up leftovers. Ready in max. 15 minutes!
7. Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Bonus: feta and ricotta would work well in place of that cottage cheese
26g of natural protein. Just three ingredients: Cottage cheese, eggs and oats. 12 minutes from start to finish. You won’t be disappointed with this hearty breakfast for dinner!
8. Great British Eggy Bread
Bonus: wholegrain bread is best but you can have it with anyone you fancy
This Quick Eggy Bread Recipe is simple but satisfying, and so very tasty. Ready in just a few minutes – why wait longer for a delicious and healthy protein packed meal?
9. Noodle Omelette
Bonus: I like using my fave spice mix to season this
Noodle omelettes made with ramen and eggs – cheap, nourishing, and inexpensive. Cut the complicated cooking steps and get food to plate, fast!
20-35 mins
10. Healthy Egg Salad
Bonus: filled with soft boiled eggs, this is a great meal any time of day
Looking to up your salad game? Try this healthy egg salad recipe with quinoa and beets – the perfect weight loss lunch!
11. Vegetarian Ramen Noodle Salad
Bonus: add halved eggs with runny yolks over the noodles
Looking for healthy, straight forward lunch options? Try our ramen noodle salad – it’s veggie, high protein & gluten free.
12. Fluffy Quinoa Egg Muffins
Bonus: try prepping your own sundried tomatoes or try roasted tomatoes if you can’t find any in the store
These quinoa egg muffins are incredibly high in protein – and super-quick, too! Perfect any time of the day.
13. Easy Homemade Ramen in a Jar
Bonus: add more veggies to make this more hearty
Looking for a healthy packed lunch to bring to the office? Try our easy homemade ramen in a jar – hot noodle soup in minutes!
14. Easy Vegetable Frittata
Bonus: a satisfying egg filled meal ready in less than 30 minutes!
This simple vegetable frittata is full of veggie goodness and packed with protein. Give it a go, we dare you!
15. Lentil Patties
Bonus: no wholegrain flour? All purpose would work just as well.
These awesome high-protein vegetarian lentil patties can be used as lentil burgers or fritters, and even made vegan, too!
16. Creamy Polenta With Mushrooms
Bonus: try this recipe out with your favourite milk
Enjoy a taste of the Med with our creamy mushroom and sundried tomato polenta with runny egg yolks – total perfection!
Ingredients
- ½ cup polenta (finely ground)
- ⅓ cup low fat cream cheese
- ⅔ cups milk of choice
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 thyme sprigs
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 1 handful basil, fresh
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 9 oz mushrooms (crimini or portobello)
- 1-2 tsp sherry or red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional
- 1.5 oz pickles/gherkins
Instructions
- In a medium pot over medium heat add the polenta, low fat cream cheese, milk, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, thyme sprigs and a dash of salt. Mix to incorporate the cream cheese into the liquid and cook until it begins to boil.½ cup polenta, ⅓ cup low fat cream cheese, ⅔ cups milk of choice, 1 cup vegetable broth, 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, 1 thyme sprigs
- Turn heat to medium-low and cook until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring once in a while to avoid sticking at the bottom of the pan. Cook until the polenta is tender, creamy but consistent (not liquidy).
- Meanwhile, cook the egg in boiling water for 6 minutes and 30 seconds for a very jammy egg or 7 minutes for a slightly firmer egg.2 eggs
- Meanwhile, slice mushrooms and reserve. Chop as finely as you can the sun dried tomatoes (almost like a paste) and the basil leaves.2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes in oil, 9 oz mushrooms, 1 handful basil, fresh
- Place tomatoes and basil in a small bowl with water and a dash of salt and mix. Reserve until needed.2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes in oil, 2 tbsp water
- Heat a large pan over high heat. Add olive oil and sliced mushrooms and cook until reduced and golden brown. Then add the vinegar, some salt and black pepper per taste.1 tsp olive oil, 9 oz mushrooms, 1-2 tsp sherry or red wine vinegar, Salt and pepper to taste
- Add black pepper per taste to the polenta. Pick out the thyme sprigs.Salt and pepper to taste, 1 thyme sprigs
- Serve polenta topped with mushrooms and jammy egg. Finish with the basil and tomato topping.½ cup polenta, 2 eggs, 1 handful basil, fresh, 9 oz mushrooms, 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes in oil
Optional extra
- If you'd like a little 'crunch' to the dish add a small portion of pickles/gherkins (mini or normal size!)1.5 oz pickles/gherkins
NOTES
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Nutrition
17. Cheesy Microwave Sweet Potato Mash
Bonus: I like to use parmesan when I’m out of cheddar for this recipe
A super easy sweet potato mash meal that will fill you up, add protein to your diet, and taste cheesy!
18. Vegetarian Egg Drop Soup
Bonus: use ramen, rice or even soba noodles instead of the egg noodles
Want a tasty veggie meal that’s packed with protein? Look no further than our homemade vegetarian egg drop noodle soup!
19. Vegetarian Banh Mi
Bonus: wholegrain or crusty bread would work great for this
Need a tasty sandwich that’s healthy too? Try our vegetarian banh mi, a light and healthy take on the Vietnamese classic!
20. Tomato Shakshuka
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp
Bonus: a great tomato sauce filled dish for a weeknight dinner
This easy vegetarian shakshuka recipe breaks everything down into simple steps for a great Shakshuka result every time!
21. Spring Vegetable Fried Rice
Bonus: a great meal that incorporates lots of healthy veggies into a plate
Need to use some leftover rice and veggies? Rustle up some egg fried rice with this healthy vegetable-fried rice recipe!
22. Baked Eggs in Spinach and Tomato
Bonus: you can use balsamic cream instead of vinegar here
A delicious breakfast to help combat hangovers by replenishing the most important nutrients and amino acids. Easy to make and very tasty.
23. Spinach Feta Pancakes
Bonus: use any kind of milk you please
These feta and spinach pancakes are quick and easy – and cover a whole range of important nutrition and health topics!
24. Farmer’s Breakfast
Bonus: consider adding a bit more cheese if you’re feeling naughty
Hearty and filling Farmer’s Brunch, full of protein and energy to keep you going. Perfect any time of the day and ready in 30 mins. Embrace your rustic side!
25. Easy Sweetcorn Fritters
Bonus: sour cream is my fave replacement for green yoghurt in this recipe
Sweetcorn fritters can be made for any weeknight tea with the family. Served as a main or side dish, they’re so yummy!
26. Potato Farls
Bonus: leave out the butter to make this meal vegan
Potato Farls (also known as potato bread) – an authentic Irish recipe that’s great for breakfast, works for a quick dinner and goes perfect with any Ulster fry.
35-50 mins
27. Easy Cottage Cheese Fritters with Salsa
Bonus: use olive oil instead of vegetable oil for the fritters
Looking for a healthy fritter recipe? Try these cottage cheese fritters, served with salsa. 21g protein per serving!
28. Korean Vegetarian Bibimbap (High-Protein Recipe!)
Bonus: throw in an extra egg or some extra tofu to make it more filling
A colorful bowl of delicious veg and golden eggs, what’s not to love about this vegetarian Bibimbap?
29. Vegetarian Toad in the Hole
Bonus: add a bit of mustard into the batter to give it a delicious twist
Vegetarian toad in the hole paves the way for a meat-free future – why eat meat when you can have this instead?
30. Low-Carb Spinach and Cheese Pie
Bonus: you can use butter to grease the pan instead of the olive oil
This low-carb pie that’s keto-friendly is incredibly tasty – and the best thing – it takes only five minutes to prep! Seriously!
> 50 mins
31. Perfect Vegetarian Nut Roast (fool-proof recipe)
Bonus: you can test this recipe out with mature cheddar as well
It’s perfect for a Sunday Roast or even a Christmas dinner!
FAQs
What can I eat with eggs for dinner?
A lot of things can go with eggs for dinner, it all depends on whether you’re going for something light or filling. Some of them are:
1. Pasta
2. Roasted veggies
3. Spinach and mushrooms in a bake
4. Noodle soup
5. Fried rice with veggies
What are the most common egg dishes?
Eggs are a super versatile ingredient found in a whole host of dishes, but some of the most common ones are:
1. Scrambled Eggs
2. Omelets
3. Frittatas
4. Pancakes
5. Quiches
5. Egg salads
6. Deviled Eggs
7. Eggs Benedict
What is good to mix with eggs?
Not to take anything away from this beast of a pantry staple, but eggs can be pretty much bland and boring when they’re had on their own. That’s why there are loads of other condiments we can use to spice them up. Have a look at some of them below:
1. Melting cheese like goat or cheddar
2. Milk or yogurt
3. Juicy tomatoes and veggies like scallions and peppers
4. Tabasco, Worcestershire or any other of your favourite prepped sauces
5. Chopped fresh herbs
6. Salt and pepper
Is 2 eggs good for dinner?
Although eggs are the go-to breakfast condiments, they make for pretty spanking dinners as seen in the recipes above.
There are so many health benefits having eggs provides us with and having 2 eggs is pretty good for dinner.
In fact, here’s an article detailing some great advantages to having two eggs a day and while you might be temped to incorporate those in your breakfasts, go ahead and try either of the recipes above to have them in your dinner instead!
Dave Bell
I’m not a foodie, although I do love eating. I believe food should serve us and our goals, not hinder. Taking control and responsibility for what I eat is important to me. Lots of veggie protein is my way forward.
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