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38 Easy Ways To Eat Eggs For Dinner

Updated May 11, 2018 at 1:45 AM

(Photo: Half Baked Harvest/Love and Olive Oil)

Always have eggs in your refrigerator. (Unless you’re vegan, in which case you can ignore all of this.)

The greatness of eggs for dinner cannot be overestimated. Not only are they easy to cook into a million different types of recipes, but eggs are one of the most affordable proteins you can find, and they’re loaded with tons of nutritional benefits.

One large egg contains a little more than 6 grams of protein. Considering the average adult woman requires about 46 grams of protein a day, eating two eggs will take you a long way toward that number.

Eggs also boost high dietary cholesterol, or HDL, the “good” kind of cholesterol, and are super rich in a nutrient called choline, which boosts brain development and reduces inflammation. Bonus points for your brain if you buy Omega-3 eggs, which have even more brain-boosting powers.

If you’re out of ideas for dinner tonight, reach into your fridge and pick one of the recipes below. You’ll have a healthy supper in no time.

Turkish Fried Eggs in Herbed Yogurt

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/turkish-fried-eggs-in-herbed-yogurt/?highlight=eggs" target="_blank">Turkish Fried Eggs in Herbed Yogurt </a>recipe from Half Baked Harvest</strong> — Get the Turkish Fried Eggs in Herbed Yogurt recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Shakshuka (Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce)

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2015/10/shakshouka-poached-eggs-in-spicy-tomato-sauce.html" target="_blank">Shakshuka (Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce) </a>recipe from Love and Olive Oil</strong> — Get the Shakshuka (Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce) recipe from Love and Olive Oil

Baked Eggs with Mushrooms and Spinach

<strong>Get the <a href="https://damndelicious.net/2018/03/06/baked-eggs-with-mushrooms-and-spinach/" target="_blank">Baked Eggs with Mushrooms and Spinach</a> recipe from Damn Delicious</strong> — Get the Baked Eggs with Mushrooms and Spinach recipe from Damn Delicious

Skillet Huevos Rancheros

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2016/02/skillet-huevos-rancheros.html" target="_blank">Skillet Huevos Rancheros</a> recipe from Love and Olive Oil</strong> — Get the Skillet Huevos Rancheros recipe from Love and Olive Oil

Simple Greek Quinoa Dinner Omelets with Feta and Tzatziki

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/mad-greek-quinoa-dinner-omelets-feta-tzatziki/?highlight=eggs" target="_blank">Simple Greek Quinoa Dinner Omelets with Feta and Tzatziki</a> recipe from Half Baked Harvest</strong> — Get the Simple Greek Quinoa Dinner Omelets with Feta and Tzatziki recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Life-Changing Soft Scrambled Eggs

<strong>Get the <a href="https://pinchofyum.com/soft-scrambled-eggs" target="_blank">Life-Changing Soft Scrambled Eggs </a>recipe from Pinch of Yum</strong> — Get the Life-Changing Soft Scrambled Eggs recipe from Pinch of Yum

Brussels Sprouts, Eggs and Bacon

<strong>Get the <a href="https://damndelicious.net/2016/10/23/brussels-sprouts-eggs-and-bacon/" target="_blank">Brussels Sprouts, Eggs and Bacon</a> recipe from Damn Delicious</strong> — Get the Brussels Sprouts, Eggs and Bacon recipe from Damn Delicious

Soft Scrambled Egg Toast With Roasted Asparagus

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.wellplated.com/scrambled-egg-toast/" target="_blank">Soft Scrambled Egg Toast with Roasted Asparagus recipe</a> from Well Plated by Erin</strong> — Get the Soft Scrambled Egg Toast with Roasted Asparagus recipe from Well Plated by Erin

Easy Chilaquiles with Eggs

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.foodiecrush.com/easy-chilaquiles-eggs-recipe/" target="_blank">Easy Chilaquiles with Eggs</a> recipe from Foodie Crush</strong> — Get the Easy Chilaquiles with Eggs recipe from Foodie Crush

Simple Poached Egg And Avocado Toast

<strong>Get the <a href="http://pinchofyum.com/simple-poached-egg-avocado-toast" target="_blank">Simple Poached Egg and Avocado Toast recipe</a> from Pinch of Yum</strong> — Get the Simple Poached Egg and Avocado Toast recipe from Pinch of Yum

Tortilla Eggs

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.howsweeteats.com/2018/04/tortilla-eggs/" target="_blank">Tortilla Eggs</a> recipe from How Sweet Eats</strong> — Get the Tortilla Eggs recipe from How Sweet Eats

Sheet Pan Steak, Eggs and Potatoes

<strong>Get the <a href="https://damndelicious.net/2017/06/02/sheet-pan-steak-eggs-and-potatoes/" target="_blank">Sheet Pan Steak, Eggs and Potatoes</a> recipe from Damn Delicious</strong> — Get the Sheet Pan Steak, Eggs and Potatoes recipe from Damn Delicious

One-Pot Spicy Eggs And Potatoes

<strong>Get the <a href="http://pinchofyum.com/one-pot-spicy-eggs-and-potatoes" target="_blank">One-Pot Spicy Eggs And Potatoes recipe</a> from Pinch of Yum</strong> — Get the One-Pot Spicy Eggs And Potatoes recipe from Pinch of Yum

Goat Cheese Scrambled Eggs

<strong>Get the <a href="http://pinchofyum.com/goat-cheese-scrambled-eggs-pesto-veggies" target="_blank">Goat Cheese Scrambled Eggs recipe</a> from Pinch of Yum</strong> — Get the Goat Cheese Scrambled Eggs recipe from Pinch of Yum

Soft-Boiled Eggs With Asparagus Soilders

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.theclevercarrot.com/2013/06/soft-boiled-eggs-with-asparagus-soldiers/" target="_blank">Soft-Boiled Eggs with Asparagus Soilders recipe</a> from The Clever Carrot</strong> — Get the Soft-Boiled Eggs with Asparagus Soilders recipe from The Clever Carrot

Huevos Rancheros Scrambled Eggs

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/huevos-rancheros-scrambled-eggs/?highlight=eggs" target="_blank">Huevos Rancheros Scrambled Eggs</a> recipe from Half Baked Harvest</strong> — Get the Huevos Rancheros Scrambled Eggs recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Curried Eggs With Spinach

<strong>Get the <a href="https://naturallyella.com/curried-eggs-spinach/" target="_blank">Curried Eggs with Spinach recipe</a> from Naturally Ella</strong> — Get the Curried Eggs with Spinach recipe from Naturally Ella

Hash Brown And Ham Frittata

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.completelydelicious.com/hash-brown-ham-frittata/" target="_blank">Hash Brown And Ham Frittata</a> recipe from Completely Delicious</strong> — Get the Hash Brown And Ham Frittata recipe from Completely Delicious

Asparagus, Bacon and Cream Cheese Quiche

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.completelydelicious.com/asparagus-and-bacon-quiche-with-cream-cheese/" target="_blank">Asparagus, Bacon and Cream Cheese Quiche</a> recipe from Completely Delicious</strong> — Get the Asparagus, Bacon and Cream Cheese Quiche recipe from Completely Delicious

Eggs In A Hole with Smoky Red Pepper Romesco and Garlicky Greens

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.dinnerwasdelicious.com/egg-in-a-hole-with-smoky-red-pepper-romesco-and-garlicky-greens/" target="_blank">Eggs In A Hole with Smoky Red Pepper Romesco and Garlicky Greens</a> recipe from Dinner Was Delicious</strong> — Get the Eggs In A Hole with Smoky Red Pepper Romesco and Garlicky Greens recipe from Dinner Was Delicious

Brussels Sprouts Hash with Bacon and Poached Eggs

<strong>Get the <a href="https://umamigirl.com/brussels-sprouts-hash-bacon-eggs/" target="_blank">Brussels Sprouts Hash with Bacon and Poached Eggs</a> recipe from Umami Girl</strong> — Get the Brussels Sprouts Hash with Bacon and Poached Eggs recipe from Umami Girl

Turkish Egg and Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/turkish-egg-and-quinoa-breakfast-bowl/?highlight=eggs" target="_blank">Turkish Egg and Quinoa Breakfast Bowl</a> recipe from Half Baked Harvest</strong> — Get the Turkish Egg and Quinoa Breakfast Bowl recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Baked Eggs In Tomato Sauce

<strong>Get the <a href="https://umamigirl.com/flying-solo-baked-eggs-one/" target="_blank">Baked Eggs In Tomato Sauce</a> recipe from Umami Girl</strong> — Get the Baked Eggs In Tomato Sauce recipe from Umami Girl

Eggs Florentine, Carluccio's London Style

<strong>Get the <a href="https://umamigirl.com/eggs-florentine-recipe-carluccios-london/" target="_blank">Eggs Florentine, Carluccio's London Style</a> recipe from Umami Girl</strong> — Get the Eggs Florentine, Carluccio's London Style recipe from Umami Girl

Baked Eggs In Avocado

<strong>Get the <a href="https://damndelicious.net/2016/10/05/baked-eggs-in-avocado/" target="_blank">Baked Eggs In Avocado</a> recipe from Damn Delicious</strong> — Get the Baked Eggs In Avocado recipe from Damn Delicious

Baked Eggs with Potatoes and Kale In A Cast Iron Skillet

<strong>Get the <a href="https://umamigirl.com/baked-eggs-potatoes-kale-skillet/" target="_blank">Baked Eggs with Potatoes and Kale In A Cast Iron Skillet</a> recipe from Umami Girl</strong> — Get the Baked Eggs with Potatoes and Kale In A Cast Iron Skillet recipe from Umami Girl

Green Tomatillo Shakshuka

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2018/02/green-tomatillo-shakshuka.html" target="_blank">Green Tomatillo Shakshuka</a> recipe from Love and Olive Oil</strong> — Get the Green Tomatillo Shakshuka recipe from Love and Olive Oil

Italian Baked Eggs

<strong>Get the <a href="https://damndelicious.net/2013/11/11/italian-baked-eggs/" target="_blank">Italian Baked Eggs</a> recipe from Damn Delicious</strong> — Get the Italian Baked Eggs recipe from Damn Delicious

Harissa, Smashed Avocado and Egg Toast

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/harissa-smashed-avocado-egg-toast-goat-cheese-honey-drizzle/?highlight=eggs" target="_blank">Harissa, Smashed Avocado and Egg Toast </a>recipe from Half Baked Harvest</strong> — Get the Harissa, Smashed Avocado and Egg Toast recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Drippy Eggs with Asparagus French Toast Grilled Cheese Soldiers

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/drippy-eggs-with-asparagus-french-toast-grilled-cheese-soldiers/?highlight=eggs" target="_blank">Drippy Eggs with Asparagus French Toast Grilled Cheese Soldiers</a> recipe from Half Baked Harvest</strong> — Get the Drippy Eggs with Asparagus French Toast Grilled Cheese Soldiers recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos

<strong>Get the <a href="https://naturallyella.com/vegetarian-breakfast-burritos/" target="_blank">Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos recipe</a> from Naturally Ella</strong> — Get the Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos recipe from Naturally Ella

Simple California-Style Omelet

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/simple-california-style-omelet/?highlight=eggs" target="_blank">Simple California-Style Omelet </a>recipe from Half Baked Harvest</strong> — Get the Simple California-Style Omelet recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Baked Eggs In Stuffed Peppers

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.foodiecrush.com/baked-eggs-in-stuffed-peppers/" target="_blank">Baked Eggs In Stuffed Peppers</a> recipe from Foodie Crush</strong> — Get the Baked Eggs In Stuffed Peppers recipe from Foodie Crush

Egg Salad

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.howsweeteats.com/2018/04/best-egg-salad/" target="_blank">Egg Salad</a> recipe from How Sweet Eats</strong> — Get the Egg Salad recipe from How Sweet Eats

Egg, Potato And Ham Bake

<strong>Get the <a href="http://bevcooks.com/2017/04/egg-potato-ham-bake-two/" target="_blank">Egg, Potato and Ham Bake recipe</a> from Bev Cooks</strong> — Get the Egg, Potato and Ham Bake recipe from Bev Cooks

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California-Style Omelet

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/simple-california-style-omelet/" target="_blank">California-Style Omelet recipe</a> from Half Baked Harvest</strong> — Get the California-Style Omelet recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Freekeh Omelet With Olives And Feta

<strong>Get the <a href="http://naturallyella.com/freekeh-omelette-with-olives/" target="_blank">Freekeh Omelet with Olives and Feta recipe</a> from Naturally Ella</strong> — Get the Freekeh Omelet with Olives and Feta recipe from Naturally Ella

Slow Cooker Veggie Omelet

<strong>Get the <a href="http://diethood.com/slow-cooker-veggie-omelette/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Veggie Omelet recipe</a> from Diethood</strong> — Get the Slow Cooker Veggie Omelet recipe from Diethood

Simple Greek Quinoa Dinner Omelets With Feta And Tzatziki

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/mad-greek-quinoa-dinner-omelets-feta-tzatziki/" target="_blank">Simple Greek Quinoa Dinner Omelets with Feta and Tzatziki recipe</a> from Half Baked Harvest</strong> — Get the Simple Greek Quinoa Dinner Omelets with Feta and Tzatziki recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Asparagus Omelet With Barley

<strong>Get the <a href="http://naturallyella.com/barley-and-asparagus-omelette/" target="_blank">Asparagus Omelet with Barley recipe</a> from Naturally Ella</strong> — Get the Asparagus Omelet with Barley recipe from Naturally Ella

Big Steak Omelet

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.thecookingjar.com/big-steak-omelette/" target="_blank">Big Steak Omelet recipe</a> from The Cooking Jar</strong> — Get the Big Steak Omelet recipe from The Cooking Jar

Tex-Mex Omelet With Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa

<strong>Get the <a href="http://cookieandkate.com/2013/tex-mex-omelet-with-roasted-cherry-tomato-salsa/" target="_blank">Tex-Mex Omelet with Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa recipe</a> from Cookie + Kate</strong> — Get the Tex-Mex Omelet with Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa recipe from Cookie + Kate

Egg Paratha

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/egg-paratha-recipe-how-to-make-egg-paratha/" target="_blank">Egg Paratha recipe</a> from Veg Recipes of India</strong> — Get the Egg Paratha recipe from Veg Recipes of India

Egg White Omelet With Pickled Jalapeños

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.theclevercarrot.com/2015/02/egg-white-omelet-with-sprouts-pickled-jalapenos/" target="_blank">Egg White Omelet with Pickled Jalapeños recipe </a>from The Clever Carrot</strong> — Get the Egg White Omelet with Pickled Jalapeños recipe from The Clever Carrot

Classic French Omelet With Chives And Smoked Gouda

<strong>Get the <a href="http://slimpalate.com/classic-french-omelette-with-chives-and-smoked-gouda-paleo-primal-grain-free-gluten-free/" target="_blank">Classic French Omelet with Chives and Smoked Gouda recipe</a> from Slim Palate</strong> — Get the Classic French Omelet with Chives and Smoked Gouda recipe from Slim Palate

Spanish Omelet

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.nakedcuisine.com/spanish-omelette/" target="_blank">Spanish Omelet recipe</a> from Naked Cuisine</strong> — Get the Spanish Omelet recipe from Naked Cuisine

Prime Rib Omelet

<strong>Get the <a href="http://passthesushi.com/prime-rib-omelet/" target="_blank">Prime Rib Omelet recipe</a> from Pass The Sushi</strong> — Get the Prime Rib Omelet recipe from Pass The Sushi

Petite Pea Omelet With Mint And Mascarpone

<strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/4072-petite-pea-omelet-with-mint-and-mascarpone" target="_blank">Petite Pea Omelet With Mint and Mascarpone</a> recipe from Food52</strong> — Get the Petite Pea Omelet With Mint and Mascarpone recipe from Food52

Greek Omelet Roll With Spinach

<strong>Get the <a href="http://palatablepastime.com/2014/10/15/greek-omelette-roll-with-spinach/" target="_blank">Greek Omelet Roll With Spinach recipe</a> from Palatable Pastime</strong> — Get the Greek Omelet Roll With Spinach recipe from Palatable Pastime

Kimchi Omelet

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.steamykitchen.com/19118-kimchi-omelet-recipe.html" target="_blank">Kimchi Omelet recipe</a> from Steamy Kitchen</strong> — Get the Kimchi Omelet recipe from Steamy Kitchen

Asparagus And Mushroom Gouda Cheese Omelet

<strong>Get the <a href="http://alittleclaireification.com/2014/11/30/asparagus-and-mushroom-omelet-with-gouda-cheese-breakfast-prize-pack-giveaway/" target="_blank">Asparagus & Mushroom Gouda Cheese Omelet recipe</a> from A Little Claireification</strong> — Get the Asparagus & Mushroom Gouda Cheese Omelet recipe from A Little Claireification

Spanish Tortilla

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/spanish_tortilla/" target="_blank">Spanish Tortilla recipe</a> from Simply Recipes</strong> — Get the Spanish Tortilla recipe from Simply Recipes

Cheeseburger Omelet

<strong>Get the <a href="http://girlcarnivore.com/cheeseburger-omelet/" target="_blank">Cheeseburger Omelet recipe</a> from Girl Carnivore</strong> — Get the Cheeseburger Omelet recipe from Girl Carnivore

Shallot And Gruyère Omelet

<strong>Get the <a href="http://chelseashealthykitchen.com/2015/01/08/shallot-gruyere-omelette/" target="_blank">Shallot And Gruyère Omelet recipe</a> from Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen</strong> — Get the Shallot And Gruyère Omelet recipe from Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen

Spanish Omelet Sandwich

<strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/22590-bocadillo-el-camino-spanish-omelet-sandwich-to-go" target="_blank">Spanish Omelet Sandwich recipe</a> from Food52</strong> — Get the Spanish Omelet Sandwich recipe from Food52

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