Introducing the Egg – A Budget Shopper's Best Friend
By energy_linguist, September 27, 2010, Food & Dining Out
The egg is a lovely little staple food that should reside in every budget shopper’s fridge, week in and week out.
From hard boiled to scrambled and beyond, this fine little dairy friend serves a hefty packing of essential protein and nutrients while also carrying an important distinction from other foods with similar health qualities.
Cheap and versatile baby.
Let’s roll through a quick rundown of the many ways an egg can serve a health-packed and budget-friendly meal:
- Hard boil an entire dozen and leave in the shell (refrigerate for up to a week), breaking down half for egg salad (should be enough for at least 4-6 servings, and two people can grub for a couple of days) and half for a quick snack or breakfast treat.
- Scrambled for a quick breakfast yum.
- In a salad for a bit of extra protein punch.
- Combine with fresh herbs, peppers and a potato hash and you’ve got a versatile meal for lunch or dinner.
Versatility is the key ingredient for what makes the egg such a wonderful pantry staple and budget companion. At less than $3 per dozen on average (even organic on the high end is generally in this range), a dozen eggs can contribute to multiple meals at a fraction of the cost compared to buying boxed or frozen ready-made meals.
Moral of the story?
Good eats on the cheap don’t have to be complicated.
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