Easy and exciting egg recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner

There is so much more to the humble egg than just scrambled, poached and fried. Try one of these exciting recipes to take your eggs to another level

Fried or poached eggs make a great breakfast option Photo: ANDREW CROWLEY/ GETTY IMAGES

New research has revealed an increase in our appetite for eggs.

A study carried out by y industry magazine, The Grocer found that eggs now feature in 9.6 percent of our breakfasts in the UK, an increase from 7.2 percent a year ago.

Eggs really are a perfect breakfast option. Not only are they delicious and versatile, they are an extremely healthy choice too, being full of protein, low in calories and full of vitamins. You can’t beat eggs for a quick and easy lunch or dinner option either.

If you’re an egg fanatic, why not spice up your usual fry-up with one of these flavoursome recipes?

Easy and exciting egg recipes

New potato and chorizo hash with asparagus, poached egg recipe

New potato & chorizo hash with asparagus & poached egg

Persian-inspired eggs with dates and chilli recipe

Delicious for breakfast or lunch: spiced eggs with dates Photo: HAARALA HAMILTON

The perfect shakshuka recipe

Shakshuka Photo: LAURA EDWARDS

Breakfast greens with eggs, feta and chilli recipe

With or without toast, this makes a delciously healthy breakfast Photo: HAARALA HAMILTON

Smoked trout, egg and potato salad recipe

Smoked trout with egg and potato salad
An easy and delicious way to use smoked trout Photo: ANDREW TWORT

Scallops with chorizo, migas and fried egg

Scallops and fried egg with migas
Wake up to a fine feast: pepped up fried eggs with scallops Photo: HAARALA HAMILTON

Kale with chorizo and eggs

Kale with chorizo and eggs
A no-carb, high-fat dish from The Real Meal Revolution Photo: TOBY MURPHY

Chia-seed and trout quiche recipe

Chia seed and trout tart
A satisfying savoury bake to feed the family Photo: KATIE QUINN DAVIES

Potato cakes, smoked bacon, poached eggs recipe

Potato cakes with egg and bacon
How do you like your eggs in the morning? Photo: Andrew Crowley

Speedy weeknight suppers: baked eggs with salmon and spinach

Katriona MacGregor's baked eggs with smoked salmon and spinach
Good eggs: Katriona MacGregor’s baked eggs with smoked salmon and spinach Photo: Hugh Carter