easy egg suppers

This vegetarian low-calorie chickpea curry makes a wonderful, easy after-work meal, and is ready in less than 20 minutes. It's also vegan if you leave out the egg. 

Each serving provides 441 kcal, 26g protein, 92g carbohydrates (of which 8.5g sugars), 20g fat (of which 3.5g saturates), 15g fibre and 0.6g salt. 

With a GI of 45 this meal is <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/diets/high_protein_low_GI_diet">high protein, low GI</a>.

Chickpea, spinach and egg curry

eggs

olive oil

tsp cumin seeds

tsp black mustard seeds

tbsp medium curry powder,

garlic

ginger

tin chopped tomatoes

tin chickpeas,

lemon juice

milliliters/3½fl water

baby leaf spinach

salt and black pepper

tbsp chopped fresh coriander, to garnish

Chicken egg-fried rice is a quick, easy and cheap way to use up leftovers. Perfect for late-night meals or dinner in a hurry.

Each serving provides 702 kcal, 4g protein, 79g carbohydrates (of which 11g sugars), 24g fat (of which 5g saturates), 6g fibre and 3.5g salt.

Chicken egg-fried rice

vegetable oil

egg,

spring onions, sliced

grams/1¾oz frozen peas

pouch microwavable rice

chicken

sesame oil

tbsp dark soy sauce

Stuff this Taiwanese omelette with whatever fillings you like - shredded carrot, cabbage, fried tofu all work well.


Egg fu yung wrap with chilli sauce

tbsp groundnut oil

mushrooms

red pepper, de-seeded and diced

75 grams/3 ounces smoked bacon, diced

eggs,

soy sauce

white pepper

spring onions, shredded

salad leaves

sweet chilli sauce

The perfect way to use up leftover veg – you can use scooped-out baked potato, mash or crushed roast or fried potatoes for this super-simple bubble and squeak. Top with fried eggs and a dash of chilli sauce for a seriously satisfying brunch or supper.

Bubble and squeak

oil,

butter

onion,

225–250 grams/8–9 ounces leftover vegetables, leeks

300 grams/10½oz leftover cooked potatoes

herbs,

free-range eggs

Watch our video to find out how to make egg-fried and discover just how easy it is.

Each serving provides 519 kcal, 18g protein, 69g carbohydrates (of which 6.3g sugars), 18g fat (of which 3.5g saturates), 4g fibre and 1.8g salt.


Egg-fried rice

grams/5½oz long grain rice or basmati rice

tbsp sesame, vegetable or olive oil

free-range eggs, beaten

½ red pepper, finely chopped

garlic cloves, crushed

root

spring onions, finely sliced

grams/1¾oz frozen peas, defrosted (optional)

tbsp light soy sauce

Hersha Patel shows you how to cook egg-fried rice in 20 minutes.

Make It Easy: Egg-fried rice

This stir-fry is packed with veg and vitamins, and plenty of protein too from the eggs and sesame seeds. To scale up this budget stir-fry just add extra veg. 

Each serving provides 286 kcal, 17g protein, 31g carbohydrates (of which 6g sugars), 8g fat (of which 2g saturates), 9g fibre and 0.7g salt.

Vegetable egg-fried rice

tsp rapeseed oil

spring onions, thinly sliced

red pepper, seeds removed and thinly sliced

garlic cloves, finely chopped

broccoli,

300 grams/10½oz freshly cooked basmati rice, cooled

175 grams/6 ounces frozen peas

eggs, lightly beaten

sesame seeds

sea salt and black pepper

Shakshuka is an incredibly easy baked egg recipe that works just as well for brunch as it does for dinner. Smoky, sweet peppers combine with rich, creamy eggs and tangy yoghurt and salty feta for a completely moreish dish.

Each serving provides 462 kcal, 26g protein, 28g carbohydrates (of which 25g sugars), 25g fat (of which 8g saturates), 8.5g fibre and 1.4g salt.

Shakshuka

onions,

colours,

cumin seeds

caraway seeds

cayenne pepper

tomato pepper purée

tomatoes

coriander,

parsley,

feta, crumbled

tbsp thick natural yoghurt

Hairy Bikers Shakshouka

This is a nice, simple vegetarian egg curry with a delicate coconut masala. The whole eggs are fried first then finished off in the curry. 



Egg coconut masala curry (egg moilee)

free-range eggs, hard-boiled,

tsp turmeric

tsp Kashmiri chilli powder

400 milliliters/14fl oz coconut milk

red onions, very thinly sliced

4cm/1½in fresh root ginger, finely shredded

green chillies, thinly sliced, with seeds

salt

tsp sugar

coriander leaves, chopped

½ tsp garam masala

basmati rice

Huevos rancheros is a popular breakfast in Mexico. This hearty dish of black beans on a fried corn tortilla, topped with a fried egg and tomato salsa is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch, lunch or supper.

Huevos rancheros

sunflower oil

corn tortillas

garlic clove, finely chopped

tin organic black beans

½ onion, finely chopped

plum tomatoes,

jalapeño,

tsp sea salt flakes

These veggie breakfast wraps are great to make in batches for when you want a quick breakfast-on-the-go. Wrap in foil to eat on the day, or see the Recipe Tip for freezing instructions.

With a GI of 25.7, this meal is <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/diets/high_protein_low_GI_diet">high protein, low GI</a>. Each serving provides 405 kcal, 27g protein, 30g carbohydrate (of which 4.2g sugars), 19g fat (of which 5g saturates), 5g fibre and 1.4g salt. 

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