Weekday mornings can feel more like a race than a relaxing affair. Between the ringing of alarms, checking of emails before brushing, and somewhere between looking for keys and catching that cab or metro, breakfast somewhere slips down the priority list. An elaborate breakfast spread with parathas, sabzi, and chai may sound dreamy, but in reality, it is more like, 'What can I cook, eat, and also clean up in 15 minutes?' This is where quick egg breakfasts are an absolute lifesaver. Eggs cook fast, can be experimented with in many flavours, and can be turned into wraps, sandwiches, bowls, or toast without requiring extra dishes or effort.
A good 15-minute egg recipe does not just fill your tummy, but it also makes sure you don't start the day on an empty stomach or with the guilt of missing breakfast. These easy breakfast ideas are best for mornings that are rushed, imperfect, but still deserving of something warm, fresh, and homemade food you can step out for.
Masala Egg Bhurji With Toast
Soft, spicy egg bhurji, when placed on crisp toast, is the kind of breakfast that wakes up your senses better than the alarm. Prepared by blending onions, tomatoes, green chillies, and mild spices, this breakfast gets prepared in no time. Fill the bhurji over the buttered toast or pav, and sprinkle some coriander leaves with a squeeze of lemon, and you are good to go. Not only does it get ready in minutes, but it tastes like something from the street-side food joint, excellent for rushed weekdays when you crave a proper desi start to your day.
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Veggie-Loaded Cheese Omelette Wrap
This breakfast is best for days when you want a 'grab-and-go' option. To prepare, simply whisk some eggs with salt, pepper, and a splash of milk and then pour the mixture into a hot pan. Add in chopped capsicum, onions, tomatoes, and some grated cheese. Once it is all set, place the leftover roti from the night before, flip it, and roll it up. Your cheese, pocket-style wrap is ready in minutes, so you simply grab and eat on your way to the office, college, etc. This wrap is comforting like an omelette and appetising as a roll, and can be prepared in under 15 minutes.
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Egg Fried Rice Breakfast Bowl
Turn the leftover rice into a cosy breakfast bowl by adding just a couple of eggs. Sauté some garlic, spring onions, and a few mixed vegetables in oil, and add the scrambled eggs to the same pan. Add in some rice, a bit of soy sauce, pepper, and a pinch of chilli flakes to enhance the flavour further. In just a few minutes, you will have a warm, scrumptious bowl ready for breakfast, particularly on cold winter mornings when you want to have something cosy.
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Egg-In-A-Hole Masala Toast
This one turns the regular egg toast into something fun and café-style breakfast. To prepare, make a circle in the centre of a bread slice, toast it with butter in a pan, and crack open an egg right into the hole in the centre. Sprinkle some salt, pepper, red chilli flakes, and add a little chaat masala. The bread turns golden and crisp, whereas the yolk remains slightly runny. Serve it with sliced tomatoes or onion rings to the side. It’s a fun, quick snack, perfect for days when you want something extra but without the extra effort.
Curd And Boiled Egg Sandwich
On mornings when you do not want to have the heavy mayo-loaded sandwich as the first meal, this lighter version of the sandwich hits the right spot. Chop some boiled eggs and mix them with thick curd, mustard, black pepper, salt, and some finely chopped onions and capsicum. Spread this creamy mixture over the bread slices and add some cucumber or tomato slices, and toast or grill as you prefer. It is cool, tangy, and extremely satisfying, a breakfast that feels 'clean' but still delectable enough to keep you full until lunch time.
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