Four simple and delicious egg recipes for breakfast/sandwich (Gambian style)

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric provides a similar color at a lower cost.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil is healthier with beneficial fats.

fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

For the omelette, break 3 eggs into a bowl.

Add half of an onion, chopped green bell peppers, half teaspoon of black pepper, and half of a maggi bouillon.

Mix all ingredients together.

Heat oil in a pot and roll it around to coat the bottom.

Pour in the egg mixture and let it fry until browned on one side.

Flip the omelette to brown the other side and cook until desired doneness.

For the egg and canned beef recipe, heat oil in a pot and add canned beef, frying until browned.

Add diced onions and fresh tomato, mixing well and cooking until soft.

Add remaining half of maggi bouillon and 5 eggs, mixing slightly before covering to cook evenly.

For the simple microwave egg recipe, rub a plate with about 1 tablespoon of butter.

Add 2 eggs, sprinkle with black pepper and salt, and microwave for 2-3 minutes.

For the scrambled eggs, fry diced onions in oil until translucent, then add black pepper and blended habanero pepper.

Mix in the maggi bouillon, then add diced tomatoes, green bell peppers, and spring onions.

Add a drop of water to release flavors from the pan, then add 6 eggs without breaking the yolks.

Cover and let cook, optionally adding cheese to melt before serving.

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