1. Egg fried rice
Why it works: It turns leftover rice into a full meal.
How to make it: Cold, day-old rice fries up better than fresh rice. Scramble eggs in a hot pan, push them to the side and stir-fry the rice with a splash of soy sauce. Fold everything together and add sliced scallions.
2. Egg drop soup
Why it works: It takes only a few minutes and warms you up.
How to make it: Bring chicken broth to a simmer with a splash of soy sauce. Stir the broth in a slow circle and pour in beaten eggs in a thin stream so they form silky ribbons.
3. Eggs in tomato sauce
Why it works: It looks like a restaurant dish but uses jarred sauce and eggs.
How to make it: Simmer jarred pasta sauce with garlic and a pinch of chili flakes in a skillet. Make small wells in the sauce, crack an egg into each, cover and cook until the whites are set. Serve with bread.
4. Egg quesadilla
Why it works: Breakfast for dinner is fast and filling.
How to make it: Scramble eggs lightly. Layer them with cheese on a tortilla, fold it over and crisp both sides in a pan. Cut into wedges.
5. Soy butter egg rice
Why it works: Three ingredients and a comforting finish to a long day.
How to make it: Fry an egg until the edges are crisp. Stir a little butter and soy sauce into hot rice and top with the egg and sliced scallions.
6. Cook them right
Why it works: Eggs go from silky to rubbery quickly.
How to make it: Use medium heat for scrambled eggs and take them off just before they look done. Fried eggs need a hot pan with a little fat; for runny yolks cook until the whites are set.
Recipes that use these tips
More egg and student-friendly recipes:
- High-protein egg muffins: make a batch for the week.
- College student meal prep: a week of simple meals.
- Instant ramen upgrade: add an egg to a packet.