The podcast introduces a convenient and nutritious grab-and-go breakfast option called 'Eggs on Wheels' that involves cooking pre-cooked ham and egg cups under the broiler, highlighting the benefits of eggs as a rich source of protein and fat.
The podcast emphasizes the ease of preparing and storing the 'Eggs on Wheels' breakfast, offering various ideas for customization and storage options such as freezing and microwaving for quick and convenient meals.
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Grab and go breakfast: Eggs on Wheels
One of the main ideas from the podcast is the importance of having a convenient and nutritious breakfast option, especially for busy mornings. The speaker introduces a recipe called 'Eggs on Wheels,' which is a grab and go breakfast option that requires minimal preparation. This recipe involves cooking pre-cooked ham and egg cups in muffin pans under the broiler. Eggs are highlighted as a great source of protein and fat, particularly high in choline, which is essential for brain, mood, and liver health. The speaker emphasizes the benefits of incorporating eggs into the diet, citing expert recommendations to consume five to ten eggs per week for optimal choline intake.
Easy preparation and storage of eggs on wheels
Another key point discussed in the podcast is the ease of preparing and storing the 'Eggs on Wheels' breakfast. The speaker presents the simple steps to make the recipe, including lining muffin cups with ham or turkey slices, cracking an egg into each cup, and broiling them for a specific duration based on desired yolk consistency. The flexibility of using different ingredients and variations is mentioned. Additionally, the speaker provides storage options, such as keeping the cooked eggs in the freezer or glass containers for later consumption. Microwaving the eggs briefly is suggested for reheating. Various ideas and tips are encouraged, including assembling breakfast sandwiches in advance and freezing them for quick and convenient meals.
One criteria I had for this week’s grab-and-go breakfasts is that they do not involve dirtying a pan during the morning hustle. Which rules out eggs, right? Wrong. This is a cooking method for ‘fried’ eggs popularized by Mark Bittman that is going to crack breakfast wide open (I could not resist the pun).
Charity, whom I interviewed two episodes, has another mind-bending no-pan-dirtying way to cook eggs in the morning, so if you’re an egg lover, go listen to that episode, too.
What’s your favorite easy/tasty/healthy breakfast? Tell me at kate@katehanley.comand I’ll share it on a future episode!