Written by: Anna Pashkova, MS, RDN, LD, ACSM-EP / Reviewed by: Julie Andrews, MS, RDN, CD, FAND
Eggs are an incredible and super versatile food to have on hand. Not only are they delicious, but they’re filled with nutrients and antioxidants like protein, vitamin D, choline, selenium, iron, and carotenoids among others that are all important for human health.
While they’re most commonly used for breakfast, they can also be great for snacks, appetizers, lunches, and dinners and can easily be added to salads. For this post, we’ve rounded up a dozen healthy egg recipes that feature eggs as on the main ingredients.
Healthy Egg Recipes
Grown-Up Deviled Eggs
These grown-up deviled eggs aren’t reserved for just the holidays. Made with whole grain mustard and horseradish, they pack a flavorful punch and take a classic recipe to a whole new level of good. You can even layer on a few toppings like bacon, chives, freshly cracked black pepper and more. Perfect for a healthy appetizer, snack or side option!
Grown-Up Egg Salad Sandwiches
Staying on the theme of “grown-up” recipes, these egg salad sandwiches are elevated with greens, bacon, whole grain mustard, sourdough bread and made with wedges of boiled eggs. It’s a super simple, nutritious and delicious recipe that can be made ahead of time for easy lunches and snacks. You can even enjoy it without the bread or on top of crackers instead!
Asparagus & Sausage Quiche
A super satisfying and filling recipe for quiche filled with veggies like spinach and asparagus and has added sausage for extra protein. It’s made with an all-butter flaky crust that can be made with whole wheat flour and topped with Gruyere cheese for extra deliciousness. This is the perfect breakfast, brunch or dinner option that can be made ahead of time, too.
5 More Ideas for Healthy Egg Recipes
Broccoli Cheese Egg Muffins
Chorizo & Hash Brown Egg Muffins
Cheesy Wonton Breakfast Cups
Loaded Breakfast Tostadas
Sourdough & Sausage Strata
More Healthy Egg Recipes
Here are four more healthy ideas for egg recipes that are great for any meal (not just breakfast!):
- Baked Eggs and Tortillas in Spicy Tomato Sauce from Rachael Hartley Nutrition
- California Eggs Benedict with Avocado Hollandaise from Lively Table
- Pepper Ring Eggs from The Toasted Pine Nut
- Simple Breakfast Quesadillas from Cookie and Kate
