Published 07:08 IST, October 11th 2024
World Egg Day 2024 : 5 Simple and Easy Recipes to Make
Celebrate World Egg Day on October 11th with 5 easy and simple egg recipes.
World Egg Day 2024: World Egg Day is observed on 11th October every year. A celebration of the egg's versatility and nutritious quality. Whether scrambled, fried, poached, or boiled, eggs are a staple ingredient in many cuisines around the globe.
Theme of World Egg Day 2024:
World Egg Day 2024 is set to unite people from around the globe on Friday, October 11th, under the theme "United by Eggs."
On this day here are five easy and delicious egg recipes to try at home.
Recipe 1: Classic Cheese Egg Omelette
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Beat eggs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
3. Pour in eggs and cook until edges start to set.
4. Sprinkle cheese and fold the omelette in half.
5. Cook for an additional minute and serve hot.
Recipe 2: Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 2 slices whole grain bread
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes or cherry tomatoes
Instructions:
1. Toast bread until lightly browned.
2. Spread mashed avocado on top.
3. Poach eggs by cracking into simmering water and cooking for 3-4 minutes.
4. Place poached eggs on avocado toast and season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes or cherry tomatoes.
Recipe 3: Spinach and Feta Frittata
Ingredients:
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Beat eggs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
5. Pour in eggs and sprinkle feta cheese.
6. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until eggs are set.
Recipe 4: Egg and Bacon Breakfast Burrito
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 2 slices cooked bacon
- 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon salsa
- 1 whole wheat tortilla
Instructions:
1. Scramble eggs in a bowl and set aside.
2. Cook bacon until crispy.
3. Warm tortilla in microwave for 10-15 seconds.
4. Assemble burrito by filling with scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese, and salsa.
5. Roll up and serve.
Recipe 5: Shakshuka with Tomatoes and Basil
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
2. Add diced tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes or until sauce thickens.
3. Create two wells in tomato sauce and crack in eggs.
4. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until eggs are cooked to desired doneness.
5. Sprinkle basil and serve with crusty bread.
These simple and easy egg recipe shows the egg's incredible versatility. Celebrate World Egg Day by trying any of these delicious egg recipes.
Updated 07:08 IST, October 11th 2024