10 Delicious Budget Dishes with Eggs

From breakfast to dinner, eggs are a really convenient ingredient that will make you fall in love with their low price. An essential food to have in the fridge, they are a staple in omelettes, frittatas and quiches and allow you to cook delicious quick meals. Here are 10 recipes to turn them into more sophisticated dishes without spending too much.

Layered potato, mushroom and pancetta frittata

Add character to this frittata by layering thin slices of potatoes to create a mouth-watering dish. The egg-based recipe also includes pancetta and mixed mushrooms. A meal made with affordable ingredients that’s also lovely to look at!

Poached eggs with spinach and lentils

This meatless dish is made with eggs that are cracked into hollows made with a spoon in the tomato, lentil and spinach sauce. A feta topping completes this meal of wallet-friendly ingredients.

Buddha bowl with soft-boiled eggs and white bean guacamole

Devour these Buddha bowls with your eyes to start! Divide the quinoa among the bowls, then add colourful vegetables, avocado slices and mushrooms as well as the protein: a soft-boiled egg cut in half. All that’s left to do is dip your fork into it!

Ricotta and Parmesan omelette soufflé

The omelette is a classic that can be served at any time of day. This soufflé version is prepared by gently adding the whipped egg whites to a mixture of egg yolks. A ricotta topping brings a creamy touch to this mouth-watering recipe.

Curry Ramen with Soft-Boiled Eggs

This ramen recipe features an egg cut in half with its runny yolk. The noodles are cooked in a mixture of coconut milk seasoned with ginger and curry. Add bok choy at the end of the cooking time and garnish with peanuts and fresh cilantro before serving.

Ham and maple quiche

Whether it’s for a weeknight dinner or for entertaining, quiche has the advantage of being affordable and easy to make. The recipe, prepared with a store-bought crust, is refined by adding maple syrup and ham to the egg mixture.

Kimchi fried rice

In this Korean-inspired recipe, each serving of kimchi rice is accompanied by a fried egg. The yolk, which is still preferably runny, adds creaminess to the blend of ingredients that includes ground pork seasoned with fermented chili paste (gochujang).

Ground cherry and almond clafoutis

Ground cherries are in the spotlight in this clafoutis inspired by the French classic. Cut half of them in half and place them with the whole cherries and almonds in the bottom of a mould. The egg mixture is then poured over before putting it in the oven for a simple dessert that’s perfect for staying within budget.

Egg Casserole with Tomato and Pepper Sauce

By letting the eggs served in this variation of shakshuka cool down, you can make sure to optimize their cooking. This Middle Eastern specialty is made with homemade or store-bought tomato sauce, enhanced with bell pepper and chorizo as well as a garnish of feta and fresh herbs. Definitely a recipe to add to your list of repeat dishes.

Lentil and quinoa bowls with tatsoi and poached egg

This generous and budget-friendly dish is made with lentils, quinoa and tatsoi. Although you might know this vegetable, you can easily replace it with spinach or baby bok choy, two vegetables that it is related to. Place a poached egg in the centre of each bowl for a tasty, complete and protein-rich meal.