Quick & Easy

38 easy egg recipes for dinner

Quick, simple and made with ingredients you already have in your pantry.
Mushroom and goat's cheese omelette

Mushroom and goat's cheese omelette (recipe below).

Some days it’s all about making the most of the ingredients already in your pantry, and it doesn’t get much better than egg recipes for dinner. Quick, simple and always delicious, you can have most of these healthy meals on the table in less than half an hour.

And you can have fun, too! If you’re a fan of breakfast for dinner, stick with our scrambled eggs recipe, or get your eggs working overtime with spanish tortilla or crispy polenta parmesan chips and poached eggs.

How do I know if an egg has gone off?

To test whether a raw egg is OK to eat, place it in a tall glass of water. If it’s fresh it will sink, if not, it will float. Simple!

Should eggs be stored in the fridge?

Yes, eggs should be stored in the refrigerator in their carton to reduce water loss through the shell. The storage life for eggs is determined by the storage temperatures during distribution. Most shops do not keep eggs under refrigeration and, depending how long the eggs have been stored at room temperature, the potential shelf life will be affected.

How can I tell a raw egg from hard-boiled?

A hard-boiled egg will spin easily on a hard surface such as a bench top, whereas a raw egg will wobble, then stop spinning. This is caused by the egg yolk inside being either cooked or uncooked. If it’s uncooked it will move around inside the egg and make it unsteady if you spin it, but if it’s cooked it will anchor the egg and allow it to spin.

And cracked eggs?

Chuck ’em out: any eggs that have cracks in their shells can contain bacteria that may be harmful.

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Chilli, spinach and fetta baked eggs

Chilli, spinach and fetta baked eggs

Chilli, spinach and fetta make delicious baked eggs even better for a tasty bread-free meal.

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Brown rice and mushroom bowl recipe with dukkah eggs

Brown rice and mushroom bowl with dukkah eggs

This nourishing bowl of brown rice and veg with dukkah eggs will soon become your go-to meal when you want a healthy meal thats hearty as well.

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Baked eggs with beans

Baked eggs with beans

Jazz up breakfast time with these saucy cafe-style baked eggs, complete with smokey ham, hearty beans and a rich tomato and capsicum sauce.

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Sausage asparagus frittata

Sausage asparagus frittata

This pork and fennel sausage and asparagus frittata is an easy one-pan brunch dish delivering fresh and hearty flavours.

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Japanese omelette wraps

Japanese omelette wraps

Japanese-marinated protein of your choice – chicken, tofu or prawn – wrapped up with rice, lettuce and sweet potato inside an egg omelette.

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Spinach and fetta pie

Spinach and fetta pie

That classic combo of spinach and fetta go together so beautifully in this flaky vegetarian pie. With fresh spinach, marinated fetta and fragrant dill

turkish eggs

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Turkish eggs (Shakshuka)

Turkish eggs (Shakshuka)

This traditional Turkish breakfast of a smoky tomato sauce with poached eggs is only made better with some grilled haloumi added on the side.

EGGS IN BREAD WITH WILTED SPINACH and Hollandaise Sauce

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Eggs in bread with wilted spinach and hollandaise sauce

Eggs in bread with wilted spinach and hollandaise sauce

We’ve made this classic egg in bread breakfast dish a little bit fancy with the addition of wilted spinach and a classic hollandaise sauce.

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Yoghurt wraps with scramble

Yoghurt wraps with scramble

With your choice of eggs or tofu scramble these yoghurty scramble wraps make an ideal vegetarian breakfast or quick and easy dinner.

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Stovetop ‘baked’ eggs

Stovetop ‘baked’ eggs

This creative meal uses leftover bolognese sauce with added chorizo and beans to poach eggs for a hearty and delicious dish.

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Turkish bread with lamb and eggs

Turkish bread with lamb and eggs

Delicately-spiced lamb mince mix is slow cooked for full flavour then eggs lightly poached until slightly runny and served on toasted Turkish bread

Scrambled eggs

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Scrambled eggs

Scrambled eggs

The ultimate simple, comfort food at breakfast, that’ll keep you going until lunchtime. So better get cracking for silky, fluffy eggs every time.

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Mushroom and goat’s cheese omelette

Mushroom and goat’s cheese omelette

Get cracking on this quick and simple meal.

Roasted mushrooms with baked eggs recipe

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Roasted mushroom with baked eggs

This delicious dish of baked eggs and mushrooms is not only a fast feed, but is also perfect for those seeking a diabetes-friendly, low-carb or paleo meal.

chorizo, potato and herb frittata

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Chorizo, potato and herb frittata

Chorizo, potato and herb frittata

chicken, noodle and asparagus frittata

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Chicken, noodle and asparagus frittata

Chicken, noodle and asparagus frittata

sun-dried tomato and asparagus tart

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Sun-dried tomato and asparagus tart

Sun-dried tomato and asparagus tart

Tangy flavours of fetta and sun-dried tomatoes combine to create a perfect filling for these golden tarts.

chorizo and tomato omelette with chilli beans

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Chorizo and tomato omelette with chilli beans

Chorizo and tomato omelette with chilli beans

The frying pan goes under the grill in this recipe, so you need a frying pan with an ovenproof handle, or cover the handle with a few layers of foil to protect it from the heat of the grill.

pumpkin and maple bacon tarts

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Pumpkin and maple bacon tarts with fried eggs

Pumpkin and maple bacon tarts with fried eggs

Here’s how you can take your bacon and egg sandwich to the next level.

spaghetti carbonara

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Spaghetti carbonara

This authentic Italian spaghetti carbonara uses egg yolks – not cream – to achieve its iconic silky texture.

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Korean bibimbap

This traditional Korean bibimbap can be enjoyed any time of day. The combination of stir-fried beef, rice and an oozy fried egg is a match made in heaven and will give you lasting energy to power through the day.

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Potato and egg rendang

Add some Malaysian flavour to your menu with this addictively spicy potato and egg rendang.

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Quiche Lorraine

This quiche lorraine recipe is your ticket to recreating this classic and delicious dish. With bacon and delicious gruyère cheese, what’s not to love?

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Smokey shakshuka

Smokey shakshuka

Savoury breakfasts don’t get much better than this! Gooey eggs, zesty tomatoes and delicious spices – a tasty AND healthy start to your morning! This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

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Bacon and egg cheesy crust pizzas

Bacon and egg cheesy crust pizzas

A simple and quick bacon and egg pizza.

prosciutto, spinach and egg pie

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Prosciutto, spinach and egg pie

Prosciutto, spinach and egg pie

cheesy bacon and egg slice

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Cheesy bacon and egg slice

Cheesy bacon and egg slice

Smoked salmon and asparagus quiche

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Salmon and asparagus quiche

Tasty, wholesome salmon and asparagus quiche is the perfect idea for dinner tonight. Full of rich flavour and nutritious ingredients.

egg and bacon wedges

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Egg and bacon wedges

Egg and bacon wedges

linguine primavera & poached eggs

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Linguine primavera & poached eggs

Linguine primavera & poached eggs

A light, summery pasta full of fresh vegetables and topped with a silky, soft-poached egg.

poached eggs with truffle polenta and salsa verde

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Poached eggs with truffle polenta and salsa verde

Poached eggs with truffle polenta and salsa verde

Try these poached eggs with truffle polenta and salsa verde for your next brunch gathering. Just the smallest amount of truffle oil adds an incredible layer of taste and sophistication to this dish.

Onion Tart with Poached Egg

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Onion tart with poached egg

Onion tart with poached egg

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Asparagus and feta frittata

Asparagus and feta frittata

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Silver beet omelette with capsicum salad

Silver beet omelette with capsicum salad

Caramelised onion, ham and pecorino strata

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Caramelised onion, ham and pecorino strata

Caramelised onion, ham and pecorino strata

Healthy breakfast ideas

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Scrambled eggs, smashed avocado and bean breakfast wrap

Scrambled eggs, smashed avocado and bean breakfast wrap

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Spicy zucchini omelette

Spicy zucchini omelette

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Cheesy sausage and batter bake

Cheesy sausage and batter bake

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