Fuel Your Summer with Valuable Protein
Happy National Egg Month from Ohio’s egg farmers!
Eggs are a valuable protein, packing health benefits, convenience and nutrition all in a small shell. One large egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein for only 70 calories, plus they provide essential vitamins and minerals.
Whether you’re preparing an egg salad sandwich, summer brunch, or a sweet treat, a dozen large eggs are 1.5 pounds of the highest-quality protein available, and are an irreplaceable, reliable ingredient for nourishing meals.
Your summer meals and celebrations need eggs – the healthy protein you can count on!
Crack Into a Summer Full of Flavor with These Recipes
Light, creamy, and packed with protein, What Molly Made’s Cottage Cheese Egg Salad is the perfect cool and refreshing recipe for sunny summer days!
Level up your summer snack boards with Bacon Tomato Ranch Deviled Eggs – a protein-packed, healthy addition to any lunch or picnic spread.
Simple, satisfying, and endlessly customizable, Thome Home’s Avocado Toast with Egg is a fresh, easy go-to for a quick summer meal.
Top Mini Egg Flatbreads with seasonal summer produce for a filling, nutrient-rich meal.
Summer snacking just got an upgrade: A Cedar Spoon’s Pizza Egg Muffins are protein-packed, picnic-ready, and seriously delicious.
Hard-boiled eggs, fresh veggies and your favorite dip make a light yet filling snack any time of day.
Sunny Days, Safe Eggs: Summer Tips You Need
Although Ohio’s egg farmers work to produce high-quality, safe eggs, it’s up to you to practice proper food safety at home! Here’s some egg-cellent tips:
• Never waste an egg again. Freezing eggs saves time, money and reduces waste. Click here to find out how.
• Keep eggs stored in a refrigerator or cooler and use ice or freezer packs to keep food cold.
• Egg dishes that are meant to be served cold should be packed in an insulated bag or cooler and kept at 40°F or cooler. Keep coolers in the shade and add extra ice each time they’re opened.
• Egg dishes that are meant to be served hot should be kept in thermal containers and kept at a temperature of 140°F or higher.
• If egg dishes are left out for longer than 2 hours, they should be discarded.
• When transporting coolers, make sure to store them in a cool place, like the shade or an air-conditioned car, rather than directly in the sun or the car trunk. Leftovers need to be refrigerated and discarded after 2-3 days.
When it comes to value, eggs remain the MVP in the kitchen, your grocery cart and picnic basket.