Easy And Healthy Breakfasts Using Eggs
It has long been remarked that breakfasts are the most important meal of the day. Today of course, there are a host of options to choose from. Despite all these weird and wonderful ideas however, eggs remain firmly at the top of list. Here are a few quick, easy and naturally healthy ideas to try.
First of all, there is the classic of boiled eggs. Ideally, these should be soft boiled, so the white is just gently cooked til solid, and the beautiful yolk is still rich and runny. Everybody has their own way of cooking of course, but a good tip is to place the eggs in cold water, bring to the boil, take of the heat, and cover for 4 – 5 minutes depending upon the size.
Traditionally, these are served with nothing more than buttered bread cut into strips. Toasted bread too is a great idea, though to really push the boat out crispy broiled bacon to dip in the soft yolks is simply amazing. Alternatively, different types of flavored breads work quite well too.
Another favorite with many is scrambled eggs. The best way to make this is in a pan, being constantly stirred. Add butter, milk, seasoning and a touch of cream, and the result is wonderful. It is ideal served simply on its own or on some buttered toast, bagel or muffin.
If something a little more exciting is desired, there is no problem. Anything you fancy can generally be added to the mix; though breakfasts usually call for bacon, tomatoes and mushrooms which are simply fantastic. They also make a great accompaniment.
Whichever way it is served, scrambled eggs need to be served fresh out of the pan and eaten straight away. For stunning celebratory breakfasts for couples to enjoy, there are few things better than well smoked Scottish salmon, cracked black pepper a squeeze of lemon and chopped chives. Perhaps served with a toasted bagel, it really is a great way to start a special day.
Poaching is something that few people do with food now, though it once used to be very popular. Cooking eggs in this way is lovely and is quite similar to boiling them, but without having the shell still in place.
Cooking them is a lot easier than many people imagine. All it takes is a deep pan filled with boiling water, with a little vinegar added. A whirlpool then needs to be created, and the egg gently placed right in the middle. The vinegar and the swirling water will quickly bring the egg together, and in just three minutes, will be ready to serve as you wish.
Omelets: Much the same as scrambling, omelets are a great idea and can be used as a foundation for a great many other healthy ingredients. In their simplest form, it can take no more than five minutes from start to finish for this to be on the plate; brilliant.
Eggs really are one of the healthiest and easiest ingredients to cook with; which is what makes them ideal for preparing eggs. Being so fast to cook makes them ideal for family mornings too; where getting everyone suitably fed and watered is essential to avoid missed buses, cars and public transport.
Love eggs? Looking for breakfasts to eat your eggs with? Check out Egg Farmers of Ontario for breakfast ideas to spice up your morning.
