What to Eat Wednesday #2

What to Eat this week -- EGGS!

This week's "What to Eat" is all about Eggs -- I've been an egg lover as long as I can remember!  My go-to habit lately is to hard boil a bunch at the start of the week and then eat one or two for breakfast (with coffee, toast, and maybe some breakfast meats).  

What I like about eggs:

• "Packaged" as single serving
• Can be prepped ahead of time
• Are super filling and keep me full all morning
• Can be made for breakfast, lunch or dinner
• Act as a great camouflage for veggies
• Packed with Protein
• Add a sort of silky luxury to my Korean dishes (yolk on top of Bibimbap... mmmm...)
• Are relatively cheap and easy to have on hand
• Versatile enough to be transformed into new dishes -- as a way to be creative!

Nutrition Stats

 For such a versatile little bundle of deliciousness -- Eggs will only clock in around 80 calories a piece.  They are a great source of protein and really easy to pop in your mouth once they're hard boiled.

According to this article, eggs have 10 proven health benefits including:

1. They're super nutritious -  They contain Vitamin A, B5, B12, B2, Folate, Phosphorus, and Selenium as well as some Vitamin D, E, K, B6, Calcium, and Zinc.  Not bad for a little nugget of heaven that'll only set you back 70-80 calories for one large egg.
2. They're good for your eyes -- move over carrots!  Apparently they contain Lutein and other nutrients that may help counteract some processes that could adversely affect our eyes.
3. They're high in quality protein-- One egg contains 6 grams of protein
4. They'll keep you full -- Eggs are the original protein ball and protein keeps you full!! 

Recipes to Try

1. Good Old Hard Boiled!!  I stick a few eggs in a pot, cover with cold water, then bring to a boil with the lid on.  One the water is boiling -- I take the pan (still covered) off the heat and let it sit for at least 10 minutes before I rinse with cold water and peel.  Once I peel them I let them cool fully and store in individual zip lock bags in the fridge for grab and go mornings.
2. Frittata -- I add anything I have laying around and make new combinations any time.  Here's a great recipe to start with. 
3. Omelet -- My absolute favorite omelet is one made by my dad with perfectly cubed ham and lots of shredded cheese.  I've also had one with caramelized onions that makes a great dinner with a side salad.  I usually use two large eggs to make my omelets because 3 is just too many, but if you ever have issues with tearing or stuffing leaking out -- use more eggs and split with a friend!
4. Egg salad sandwiches -- for a great low maintenance lunch -- I use hard boiled eggs, that I smash to oblivion and then add veggies and either miracle whip or mayo depending on  my mood.  Great on toast/bread, crackers, or in a salad
5. Coconut Macaroon -- Coconuts have their own amazing health benefits, but add in some whipped egg whites and you bump up the protein -- and make it into a cookie?  What could possibly be wrong with this??

How do you like your eggs?  

What's your go to breakfast for grab and go mornings?  

What are you eating this Wednesday?