What to Cook with Eggs and Vegetables: 7 Quick & Healthy Recipes

The Fridge Staples That Save Dinner

Eggs and vegetables are the dynamic duo of weeknight cooking. Eggs are cheap, protein-packed, and cook in minutes. Vegetables add nutrition and bulk. Together? Endless possibilities.

Works with almost any vegetable: spinach, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli, kale, asparagus... you name it.

1. Classic Vegetable Frittata (20 mins)

The ultimate "clean out the fridge" meal.

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (whatever you have)
• 1/2 cup cheese (optional)
• Salt, pepper, herbs
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F
2. Sauté vegetables in an oven-safe pan until tender
3. Whisk eggs with salt, pepper, and cheese
4. Pour eggs over vegetables
5. Cook on stovetop until edges set (3-4 mins)
6. Transfer to oven for 10 minutes until golden

Best vegetable combos:

• Spinach + feta + sun-dried tomatoes
• Bell peppers + onions + cheddar
• Mushrooms + goat cheese + thyme

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2. Veggie Scramble (5 mins)

The fastest healthy dinner possible.

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• 2 cups chopped vegetables
• 2 tbsp butter or oil
• Salt, pepper
• Fresh herbs (optional)

Instructions:

1. Sauté vegetables until just tender
2. Push to the side, add beaten eggs
3. Scramble gently, mixing with vegetables
4. Season and serve immediately

Pro tip: Add vegetables that cook at similar speeds, or add harder vegetables first.

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3. Shakshuka (15 mins)

Middle Eastern comfort food that's become a global favorite.

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic
• Cumin, paprika, cayenne
• Fresh cilantro, feta (optional)

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion and pepper until soft
2. Add garlic, spices, cook 1 minute
3. Add tomatoes, simmer 5 minutes
4. Make 4 wells, crack eggs into them
5. Cover, cook until whites are set
6. Top with cilantro and feta

Serve with: Crusty bread for dipping

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4. Vegetable Egg Fried Rice (10 mins)

When you also have leftover rice.

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 2 cups mixed vegetables
• 3 cups day-old rice
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• Green onions

Instructions:

1. Scramble eggs in a hot wok, set aside
2. Stir-fry vegetables until crisp-tender
3. Add rice, break up clumps
4. Add soy sauce and eggs
5. Drizzle sesame oil, top with green onions

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5. Egg & Veggie Muffins (25 mins)

Meal prep hero - make a batch for the week.

Ingredients:

• 8 eggs
• 2 cups finely chopped vegetables
• 1/2 cup cheese
• Salt, pepper
• Cooking spray

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin
3. Divide vegetables among cups
4. Whisk eggs with salt, pepper, cheese
5. Pour egg mixture over vegetables
6. Bake 20-22 minutes until set

Storage: Refrigerate up to 5 days, freeze up to 3 months.

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6. Vegetable Omelette (10 mins)

A classic for a reason.

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sautéed vegetables
• 1/4 cup cheese
• 1 tbsp butter
• Salt, pepper

Instructions:

1. Beat eggs with salt and pepper
2. Melt butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat
3. Pour in eggs, let set slightly
4. Add vegetables and cheese to one half
5. Fold omelette over, slide onto plate

French technique: Keep the heat lower and stir gently for a creamy interior.

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7. Egg Drop Vegetable Soup (10 mins)

Light, warming, and ready in 10 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs, beaten
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cups leafy greens (spinach, bok choy)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Green onions, ginger (optional)

Instructions:

1. Bring broth to a simmer with ginger
2. Add greens, cook 2 minutes
3. Slowly drizzle beaten eggs while stirring
4. Add soy sauce and sesame oil
5. Top with green onions

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The Math: Why This Matters

Your savings: $12-17 per meal

Eggs cost about $0.25 each. That's a complete protein for less than a dollar.

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Which Vegetables Work Best?

Quick-cooking (add last):

• Spinach, arugula, kale
• Tomatoes
• Bean sprouts

Medium (sauté 3-5 mins):

• Bell peppers
• Zucchini
• Mushrooms
• Asparagus

Longer-cooking (sauté first):

• Onions
• Broccoli
• Potatoes
• Carrots

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