Austrian Eiernockerl with Peas and Chives
Tender egg noodles with peas, caramelized onion, and chives make a bright 25-minute Austrian-style dinner for two.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
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Egg Dinner Ideas
47 egg dinner recipes for home cooks, with cooking times.
Eggs turn a few pantry ingredients into dinner in about 25 minutes, making this one of the fastest collections on the site. It includes skillets like Bulgarian mish-mash and Basque piperade, Danish open sandwiches, Dominican mangu with eggs, English bubble and squeak and Filipino eggplant omelet. Most recipes are vegetarian; check the tags on each card.
47 dinner ideas
Bahamian Johnnycake Breakfast Sandwiches
Soft johnnycake split and filled with folded eggs, cheese, and tomato.
- 35 min
- Serves 3
- Eggs
Basque Piperade with Jamon Toast
Basque Piperade with Jamon Toast is a practical 25-minute dinner for 2, layering 3 large eggs with 1 red bell pepper, sliced and bright Espelette pepper.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Belizean Fry Jacks with Beans and Eggs
Puffy fried dough, black beans and softly cooked eggs turn a Belizean breakfast classic into a hearty dinner.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Bulgarian Mish-Mash Egg and Pepper Skillet
Bulgarian Mish-Mash Egg and Pepper Skillet is a practical 25-minute dinner for 2, layering 4 large eggs with 2 bell peppers, diced and bright fresh parsley.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Colombian Arepa de Huevo-Inspired Egg Tostadas
Corn arepas puffed in hot oil, split, filled with a whole egg, and fried again until set.
- 30 min
- Serves 3
- Eggs
Costa Rican Gallo Pinto with Plantain and Eggs
Day-old rice fried with black beans and their liquid until stained and savoury, with eggs and plantain.
- 30 min
- Serves 4
- Eggs
Danish Smørrebrød Beetroot Egg Open Sandwich
Danish Smørrebrød Beetroot Egg Open Sandwich is a practical 20-minute dinner for 2, layering 4 slices rye bread with 3 large eggs and bright fresh dill.
- 20 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Dominican Mangu with Eggs and Pickled Onion
Green plantains boiled and mashed smooth with their own cooking water, topped with pickled onion and eggs.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Emirati Chebab Cardamom Pancakes with Labneh
Emirati Chebab Cardamom Pancakes with Labneh is a practical 30-minute dinner for 2, layering 3/4 cup flour with 2 large eggs and bright ground cardamom.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
English Bubble and Squeak with Fried Egg
English Bubble and Squeak with Fried Egg is a practical 25-minute dinner for 2, layering 2 cups cooked mashed potatoes with 2 cups shredded cabbage and bright ground nutmeg.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Estonian Kama Savory Buckwheat Pancakes
Estonian Kama Savory Buckwheat Pancakes is a practical 25-minute dinner for 2, layering 3/4 cup buckwheat flour with 2 large eggs and bright fresh dill.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Filipino Tortang Talong Eggplant Omelet
Whole eggplants charred, peeled, flattened, and fried inside a seasoned egg batter.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Finnish Karelian Pie Egg Butter Bowls
Warm rye Karelian pies over rice, topped with munavoi, the Finnish egg butter of chopped hard-boiled egg mashed into softened butter.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Hungarian Lecsó with Egg and Sausage
Hungarian Lecsó with Egg and Sausage is a practical 35-minute dinner for 2, layering 3 large eggs with 6 oz smoked sausage, sliced and bright sweet paprika.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Indian Kothu Parotta with Egg
Flaky parotta shredded and tossed on a hot griddle with egg, onion, and masala gravy.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Indonesian Nasi Uduk Coconut Rice with Egg
Rice steamed in coconut milk with lemongrass and pandan, served with fried eggs and sambal.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Israeli Malawach-Inspired Tomato Egg Flatbread
Israeli Malawach-Inspired Tomato Egg Flatbread is a practical 25-minute dinner for 2, layering 2 flaky flatbreads with 3 large eggs and bright zhug-style green chile.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Israeli Shakshuka Verde with Feta
Israeli Shakshuka Verde with Feta is a practical 30-minute dinner for 2, layering 4 large eggs with 4 cups spinach, chopped and bright ground cumin.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Japanese Tamago Kake Gohan with Furikake
A raw egg beaten into piping hot rice with soy sauce and furikake.
- 15 min
- Serves 1
- Eggs
Korean Gyeran Bap with Sesame Spinach
A fried egg over buttery soy rice with sesame-dressed spinach.
- 15 min
- Serves 1
- Eggs
Korean Hobakjeon Zucchini Pancakes
Zucchini coins dipped in flour and egg and fried into thin golden pancakes.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Kuwaiti Balaleet Saffron Noodles with Eggs
Kuwaiti Balaleet Saffron Noodles with Eggs is a practical 30-minute dinner for 2, layering 6 oz vermicelli noodles with 3 large eggs and bright ground cardamom.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Libyan Bazin-Inspired Tomato Egg Skillet
Eggs baked into a cumin tomato and pepper sauce, served with a stiff barley porridge in the bazin manner.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Mexican Chilaquiles Verdes with Fried Eggs
Crunchy tortillas briefly simmered in tangy green salsa make a quick, comforting breakfast-for-dinner bowl.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Mexican Nopales and Egg Skillet
Cactus paddles cooked until their sliminess cooks off, then folded through soft eggs with tomato.
- 20 min
- Serves 3
- Eggs
New Mexican Blue Corn Breakfast Tacos
Soft eggs and crisped potato in blue corn tortillas with roasted green chile.
- 20 min
- Serves 3
- Eggs
Omani Khubz Rakhal-Inspired Egg Flatbreads
Omani Khubz Rakhal-Inspired Egg Flatbreads is a practical 25-minute dinner for 2, layering 2 thin flatbreads with 3 large eggs and bright ground cardamom.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Pakistani Aloo Anday Curry with Roti
Hard-boiled eggs simmered in a potato and tomato masala, served with roti.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Palestinian Ka'ak Jerusalem Sesame Egg Sandwich
Palestinian Ka'ak Jerusalem Sesame Egg Sandwich is a practical 20-minute dinner for 2, layering 2 sesame bagels or rolls with 3 large eggs and bright ground sumac.
- 20 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Parsi Akuri Masala Eggs with Toast
Softly scrambled Parsi-style eggs, tomatoes, and herbs turn pantry staples into a fast, flavourful dinner for two.
- 20 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Persian Baghali Polo-Inspired Dill Bean Rice with Egg
Persian Baghali Polo-Inspired Dill Bean Rice with Egg is a practical 40-minute dinner for 2, layering 3/4 cup basmati rice with 1 cup fava beans or edamame and bright fresh dill.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Persian Kuku Sabzi with Cucumber Yogurt
A herb-packed Persian-style egg cake bakes until tender and is served with cool cucumber yogurt.
- 35 min
- Serves 4
- Eggs
Portuguese Açorda Garlic Bread Soup with Egg
Portuguese Açorda Garlic Bread Soup with Egg is a practical 25-minute dinner for 2, layering 4 slices stale crusty bread with 2 large eggs and bright cilantro.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Qatari Balaleet with Eggs
Saffron vermicelli, raisins, pistachios, and a folded omelet bring a sweet-savory Qatari comfort meal to two plates.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Qatari Regag Egg Cheese Crepes
Qatari Regag Egg Cheese Crepes is a practical 25-minute dinner for 2, layering 4 thin crepes or tortillas with 3 large eggs and bright ground cardamom.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Singaporean Carrot Cake with Egg
Cubes of radish cake fried hard until crusted, then bound with egg and preserved radish.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Somali Canjeero Egg and Tomato Breakfast
Soft eggs folded through a cumin tomato base, served over warm canjeero flatbread.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Sri Lankan Egg Hoppers with Coconut Sambol
Crisp-edged bowl-shaped pancakes cradle set eggs, with bright coconut sambol on the side.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Taiwanese Scallion Pancake Egg Rolls
Flaky scallion pancakes wrap around golden egg and chile crisp for a fast savory dinner.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Tunisian Brik-Inspired Potato Egg Parcels
Crisp baked filo parcels hold a savory potato, tuna, caper, and egg filling with lemony herbs.
- 45 min
- Serves 4
- Eggs
Tunisian Shakshuka with Harissa and Feta
Eggs poach in a harissa-spiked tomato and pepper sauce with a salty feta finish.
- 35 min
- Serves 4
- Eggs
Turkish Çılbır Eggs with Garlic Yogurt
Turkish Çılbır Eggs with Garlic Yogurt is a practical 20-minute dinner for 2, layering 4 large eggs with 1 cup greek yogurt and bright Aleppo pepper.
- 20 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Turkish Menemen with Feta Toast
Soft tomato-and-pepper eggs with feta and crisp toast make a fast Turkish-inspired supper for two.
- 20 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Turkish Sucuklu Yumurta Egg Skillet
Turkish Sucuklu Yumurta Egg Skillet is a practical 20-minute dinner for 2, layering 4 large eggs with 5 oz sucuk or spicy sausage, sliced and bright Aleppo pepper.
- 20 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Ugandan Rolex Egg Chapati Rolls
Soft chapati wraps a tomato-cabbage omelet for a quick, satisfying street-food-inspired dinner for two.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
Vietnamese Banh Mi Op La Egg Sandwich
Fried eggs with runny yolks in a crisp baguette with pickled vegetables and herbs.
- 20 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs