Eggs Any Time of Day

Eggs are among the most versatile of foods. More importantly, they not only taste great but are a healthy meal choice any time of the day!

Eggs are a wonderful addition to most any breakfast. They can be used in a breakfast burrito, as an omelet, on a sandwich, as a side dish or hard-boiled for a tasty breakfast on the go.

Wondering what to do for lunch? Liven-up a salad by sprinkling chopped hard-boiled eggs on top, or include scrambled eggs in a whole-wheat wrap along with salsa, your choice of vegetables, and cheese.

This versatile food is also a welcome treat on any dinner table. Eggs are great in a stir-fry, in a quiche, or a casserole. Eggs can even be added as a topping on a pizza. Finally, eggs are often a key ingredient in many home-made favorites such as muffins, pizza-crust, and pancake or waffle mixes.

Hard-boiled eggs can also be used as a snack item.

When cooking eggs, be sure that they are cooked until the yolk and white are firm. Casseroles and related dishes should be cooked at temperatures of 160 degrees F.

Hard-boiled eggs should be placed in a saucepan and heated in boiling water for about 15 minutes. When done, the eggs should be rinsed with cold water until cooled.

Hands should be washed regularly when handling raw eggs and utensils and surfaces touched by eggs should be sanitized.

What’s in Season? Blueberries

Blueberries are known for their delicious taste and high nutrient content.

Blueberries are low in fat and sodium. They are a good source of dietary fiber and are high in vitamin C.

During the summer months, blueberries are in season and can be found for lower prices in your grocery store.

Select firm, plump, dry blueberries with a dusty blue color and a uniform size when buying fresh blueberries. Fresh blueberries can be stored in the refrigerator for 10-14 days.

Recipe: Yogurt Berry Parfait

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

2 cups yogurt (low-fat or fat-free, plain or vanilla*) 1 cup banana (sliced)

1/2 cup blueberries (fresh)

1/2 cup optional fruits (if desired, such as strawberries blueberries, peaches, pineapple and/or mangos)

1 cup granola

Directions

1. Line up 4 parfait or other tall glasses.

2. Spoon about 1/4 cup of yogurt into each glass.

3. Top with about 1/4 cup of fruit.

4. Next sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of granola.

5. Repeat the process.