Egg-citing Facts

The last two Eat Smart blog posts focused on how to cook hard boiled eggs and how to keep eggs safe.  This week, the blog will provide some fun facts about eggs and link to some recipes that feature eggs. 

Did you know? 

Eggs are one of the most affordable sources of protein.  Each large egg contains about 6 grams of protein. Protein can build muscle and may help people feel full after eating.  

No matter what the egg carton says, the nutritional content is the same.  In other words, cage free or free range eggs are not healthier than regular natural eggs.

Hens with white feathers and white ear lobes lay white eggs.  Hens with red feathers and red ear lobes lay brown eggs.  The color of the shell does not affect the nutritional value of the egg.

If you have more eggs than you can use within a few weeks, you can freeze them. Crack them open into a freezer container, seal tightly and label with the number of eggs, whites or yolks and the date. Defrost frozen eggs overnight in the refrigerator.

Eggs cook quickly in the microwave.  For a quick breakfast, crack 2 eggs into a coffee mug, mix in your favorite ingredients like shredded cheese or diced vegetables, microwave one minute, stir and microwave for one more minute.

Eggs don’t have to be a breakfast only food!  Recipes with eggs can be served any time of day.  Try these Mexicali Eggs for brunch. Make the Eat Smart Vegetable Omelet for lunch on the weekend. Or make it ahead of time and pack it in your lunch. Try the Easy, Cheesy, Spinach Pie for dinner.