Those who want protein (everyone) and those who want to save money (well, maybe not Mitt Romney) are always looking for a way to get protein for not much money.
Yes, cries from the left will include beans, lentils, and peanut butter. But non-vegans, including Mitt Romney, can probably agree on the egg.
Unless you're not a big fan of the eggs.
We can talk about the wonders of the egg, how cheap and convenient it is, even if you get farmers market eggs. We could mention the health benefits of eggs well above protein. But if you don't like eggs, you won't eat them.
I used to be in those shoes. I did not like eggs growing up. My mother was an egg pusher; she was convinced I needed more eggs in my diet, regardless of how I got them. Yes, I drank raw eggs in milk (long story).
So as an adult, I stayed away from eggs unless, you know, they were in a dessert.
In the last couple of years, my attitude has changed toward eggs. They can be overcooked rather easily and used in very boring dishes. But if you take control of how you cook your eggs, you can make them into something edible, if not incredible.
It does help to get farmer market fresh eggs, but not for the reason you might think. If you live alone, and you're not a big fan of eggs, buying a dozen eggs feels lonely. Even buying half a dozen seems too much. And if you aren't crazy about eggs, wasting them encourages you not to buy them in the first place.
In buying my eggs at the farmers market, the gentleman pointed out that because they're so fresh, you can keep them longer since processed eggs spent extensive time between hen and store refrigerator.
How long might that be? I was told a few months; your mileage may vary. However, it does mean that you can keep them longer without worry/concern. This means you can buy a dozen and feel pretty good, even if you only use an egg a week.
If cost is an issue, separate the yolks and whites, scramble the yolks and leave the whites for later, or adjust them for how you use eggs. Twice the fun for the same price.
I used three yolks in a key lime pie and later used the three egg whites for an omelet. Frittatas might be your thing; they aren't mine.
Don't limit yourself to scrambled or fried. Deviled works, too. And don't be afraid to use a salsa or hot sauce to kick the taste up for scrambled eggs. Eggs are bland, but if you spice them right, you hardly know they are on the plate until they are in your tummy, doing good things.
Eggs is really good for the health but make sure don't eat eggs too much. Eggs are cheap and easy to cook. And it's tasty. :D
Posted by: Jamaica | June 06, 2012 at 02:23 AM