20 Easy Three-Step Egg Breakfast Recipes By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 23, 2023 Close For many of us, eggs have a special place in our daily breakfast routine. Whether it’s fried as an omelet or poached in tomato sauce, eggs are a healthy and delicious addition to your morning meal. And when you can make recipes like our Green Shakshuka with Spinach, Chard & Feta or our Mushroom Omelet in just three steps or less, you’ll choose these dishes again and again. 01 of 20 Green Shakshuka with Spinach, Chard & Feta The inspiration for this green shakshuka recipe comes from HaBasta, a popular restaurant on the edge of Carmel Market in Tel Aviv, where the shakshuka is packed with green chard and spinach and a little hot pepper provides just a touch of spice. Serve with pita or crusty bread to sop up the sauce for a quick dinner or for brunch. View Recipe Save 02 of 20 Spinach & Mushroom Quiche Antonis Achilleos This healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is as simple as it gets. It's a quiche without the fussy crust! It's filled with sweet wild mushrooms and savory Gruyère cheese. Enjoy it for breakfast or brunch, or serve it with a light salad for lunch. View Recipe Save 03 of 20 Spinach & Egg Sweet Potato Toast Skip the gluten and get some vitamin C with this healthy sweet potato toast recipe. Topped with spinach, egg and a dash of hot sauce, it's a delicious alternative to eggs Benedict. View Recipe Save 04 of 20 Muffin-Tin Omelets with Broccoli, Ham & Cheddar Let your muffin tin help you meal-prep a week's worth of protein-rich muffin-tin eggs with the classic combo of ham, Cheddar cheese and broccoli to stash in the fridge or freezer for those extra-busy mornings. View Recipe Save 05 of 20 Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce) Shakshuka is a veggie-packed meal featuring eggs cooked in a mixture of tomatoes, onions, peppers and spices. It's often served for breakfast or lunch in North Africa and the Middle East . View Recipe Save 06 of 20 Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Sheet-Pan Eggs Casey Barber Meal-prep breakfast for the week with these easy sheet-pan eggs, which can be served as is or in a sandwich. Smoky salmon, briny capers and creamy goat cheese load these frittata-like slices with flavor. View Recipe Save 07 of 20 Mushroom Omelet Photography / Victor Protasio, Styling / Ruth Blackburn and Christina Daley For a quick breakfast, learn how to make this mushroom omelet. Sautéing the mushrooms with garlic adds a punch of flavor in this healthy breakfast recipe. View Recipe Save 08 of 20 Air-Fryer Chicken Sausage & Veggie Frittata Jason Donnelly Packed with chard, tomatoes, scallions and chicken sausage, this healthy frittata makes the perfect breakfast for two. View Recipe Save 09 of 20 Skillet Eggs with Tomatillos & Spinach This healthy skillet recipe features eggs cooked in a mixture of spinach, herbs and tomatillos. Garnish with a touch of harissa—a fiery chile paste—and dip some toasted whole-grain country bread into the jammy yolks. View Recipe Save 10 of 20 Bacon & Spinach Quiche with Hash Brown Crust A spinach and bacon quiche gets a fun twist with the addition of hash browns. Shredded potatoes create a gluten-free crust for this healthy quiche that's sure to be a crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch. View Recipe Save 11 of 20 Air-Fryer Spinach-Pepper Egg Bites Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Charlie Worthington, Prop Stylist: Stephanie Hunter With just 10 minutes of active time, you can make a veggie-packed breakfast. Here, we use spinach and bell pepper, but you can try other filling ideas like sausage and mushroom, zucchini and mozzarella, or smoked salmon and pepper (see Tip). View Recipe Save 12 of 20 Breakfast Beans with Microwave-Poached Egg In Costa Rica, this popular breakfast bean dish is called gallo pinto, which means spotted rooster, referring to the dark beans amid the pale rice. We call for cooked barley here, but you can use whatever leftover cooked grain you may have on hand. View Recipe Save 13 of 20 Spinach & Egg Tacos Johnny Autry Hard-boiled eggs are combined with spinach, cheese and salsa for a quick, flavorful breakfast. Mashed avocado provides a creamy element while a squeeze of lime juice brings acidity. View Recipe Save 14 of 20 Avocado Toast with Egg, Arugula & Bacon In this satisfying avocado-egg toast recipe, try full-flavored, high-fiber bread, like a hearty slice of German-style rye or seeded multigrain from your favorite bakery. To turn this into a portable breakfast, swap the toast for a whole-wheat English muffin or wrap. View Recipe Save 15 of 20 Cheesy Egg Quesadilla with Spinach Johnny Autry A cheesy, spinach-packed quesadilla is topped with a sunny-side-up egg for a quick, protein-packed breakfast. Top with hot sauce for a kick of spice. View Recipe Save 16 of 20 Breakfast Tortilla Wrap This bacon and egg omelet is loaded with turkey bacon, crunchy bell pepper, and fresh tomato. Rolled up in a warm tortilla, this quick-and-easy breakfast will keep you satisfied for hours. View Recipe Save 17 of 20 Breakfast Salad with Smoked Salmon & Poached Eggs Eva Kolenko Get your daily quota of veg by swapping your a.m. oatmeal for a big bowl of greens. This gorgeous breakfast salad is from Maya Feller, M.S., RD, CDN. In her Brooklyn, New York, nutrition practice, Feller works with patients to reduce their risk of chronic diseases by implementing a whole-foods diet. "When layered with a variety of ingredients, heart-healthy fats and proteins, breakfast salads are the perfect way to start the day," she says. View Recipe Save 18 of 20 Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Omelet The key to this healthy smoked salmon omelet recipe is cooking the eggs over low heat so the curds set up nice and soft. A splash of milk in the eggs is added insurance to keep the salmon omelet from turning rubbery. View Recipe Save 19 of 20 Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries Jen Causey This quick egg scramble with hearty bread is one of the best breakfasts for weight loss. It combines protein-packed eggs and superfood raspberries with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-rich spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up and keep you going through the morning. View Recipe Save 20 of 20 Egg-Avocado Breakfast Sandwich Evan de Normandie This fresh-tasting bagel breakfast sandwich comes together in minutes with just a few ingredients. Creamy avocado pairs with crunchy onions and sprouts for a filling, healthy breakfast with layers of flavor. View Recipe Save Explore more: Healthy Recipes Mealtime Breakfast & Brunch Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit