Okay… some of you are going to think this is the grossest thing you’ve ever seen, while others will think it’s the best idea ever. I’m in the second camp. This quick microwave hummus breakfast mug is my new favorite quick fix for breakfast. I’m obsessed.
The idea came the other day when I needed something really filling, really fast and didn’t want to wait for a skillet to heat up (that takes, what, 2 minutes? Yeah, pathetic, I know). So, I thought I’d just nuke some eggs and see what I could find in the fridge to mix in with them. What I found was my homemade jalapeno hummus and it was WAY better than expected! I’ve been making them non-stop ever since, so I just had to share it.
I already knew that hummus and eggs go great together – I’ve been putting hummus on my egg sandwiches and egg quesadillas for years, but served this way it’s almost like an egg salad made with hummus instead of a mayo dressing. It’s very satisfying to a hungry belly, but won’t make you feel overly full or weighed down… which is why it’s not only my new favorite quick breakfast fix, but it’s also my new favorite post-workout meal.
I’ve tried it with a few different flavors of hummus now, and I think it’s definitely best with a flavored hummus. I like it with Jalapeno, cilantro, or siracha flavors the best.
P.S. Every microwave is different, so you’ll definitely want to experiment a little with the cooking time and intervals. I’ve shown what works for me below, but the cooking time and speed will depend on the size and weight of your mug and microwave strength.
Hummus Breakfast Mug
Hummus Breakfast Mug
Servings 1Ingredients
- 2 large eggs ($0.34)
- 1/4 cup hummus ($0.24)
Instructions
- Crack two eggs into a large mug. Microwave on high for 30 seconds and then stir until the eggs are slightly scrambled.
- Microwave on high for 15 seconds and then stir. Repeat the 15 second cooking and stirring interval two more times, or until the egg is cooked and fluffy.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of your favorite hummus and then enjoy!
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I don’t even bother with non-stick spray or butter. Sometimes I add a dash of salt, though.
So first, I pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds then give it a good stir to scramble the eggs. (It just seems to mix up better once the edges have firmed up)
Then I cook for 15 seconds more and stir again. I found that if I went for a full 30 twice in a row without stirring it would get kind of dense and rubbery.
Cook for 15 more seconds and then stop to stir once again… It’s almost done now.
One last 15 second nuke and it’s all cooked. Light and fluffy. That was only 1 minute and 15 seconds total.
Add your favorite hummus (this is jalapeno flavored hummus).
Stir and then EAT! I added a sprig of cilantro to try to make it pretty, but let’s face it, this one is never going to be pretty. But the little ugly duckling sure does taste amazing!
Admittedly, I am new to the microwaving eggs game. I don’t do it often because I REALLY like a skillet fried egg with a perfectly half-set yolk. I saw a Buzzfeed video that showed different methods and apparently if you whisk in milk first, you don’t need to keep stopping and stirring to get a light, fluffy end product. I haven’t tried it yet, though.
Got tips and tricks for microwaving eggs? What is your favorite microwave egg mug add-in? Feel free to comment below…
But no haters, please. It’s okay if you think microwaving eggs is 100% wrong. No one is making you do it. K? K.
Thank you so much for your website. As a separated male, I am just tired of living out of a freezer box. You are teaching me every day I check your site :)
Poaching. Get a cup of water and a splash of vinager in a bowl, crack an egg or two, cover with a plate and microwave for about a minute depending on microwave and on desired doneness
I tried this one this morning: http://sabra.com/recipes/Baked-Eggs-with-Hummus
Takes a bit longer (oven has to heat and then it has to cook, for FIFTEEN WHOLE MINUTES! ARGH!), but boy is it yummy!!
The baked egg made a slightly crispy crust on the top and the gooey yummy yolk mingling with the hummus was divine.
So, costwise, about the same (less egg, more hummus) but takes a lot more time. But a neat idea of you egg-and-hummus lovers that want something new!
OMG, that sounds amazing!! Right up my alley.
I had pinned this idea a while ago since I thought it would make a great weekday breakfast. Finally tried it this morning and I think it might turn in to my go too. So easy and so many different things to try with it. Plus it kept me satisfied for hours. Thanks!!
i like to separate the yolk and whites……almost completely cook the whites first then add the yolk and put it back in the microwave for a little bit (i like runny yolk….)lolzzz…yuhhhmmmmmmmmzzzz
That’s a fantastic idea!
Just tried this for the first time right now, so good! I wasn’t sure how microwaving eggs would come out, but they were delicious. You forgot the most important part: a few drops of sriracha! :) Thanks Beth
My fiancé made scrambled eggs with veggies while we were at a friend’s cabin this weekend – they were yummy (as always!) but bland because the cabin wasn’t stocked with herbs or even pepper. Thankfully we had brought roasted garlic hummus with us and I remembered this post – a scoop of it totally transformed our breakfast. Thanks for the great idea! :)
I love hummus on toast (spread it on thick, then put it in the toaster oven so the hummus gets toasty, too!) for breakfast, so this is interesting. Eggs in the microwave are so easy- I’ll have to try it.
Intriguing…
I too was skeptical about this recipe, but having learned to trust you I decided to go all in for breakfast this morning… after the first bite I wasn’t sure, but then, suddenly, I had gobbled it all up. Soooo good.. I’m still thinking about how good the flavor was a couple of hours later.
Made this last night after a long workout. I was definitely a skeptic going in, but in true budget bytes fashion this was soooooo good and easy.
Holy bajezzus! Amazing! Thanks for a new way for my eggs!! I had a brand new container of Spicy Cilantro hummus in the fridge and this was so perfect for that. My husband thought I was eating gravy (haha).
I just made this for breakfast today…. it was awesome!
What an interesting idea. I love hummus and I love eggs. Will give this a try. Also, learned that if you are scrambling eggs, add in a spoonful of mayonnaise, makes them soooo creamy. Wonder if that would work in the mirco??? Thanks.
I’ll have to try that!
I very skeptically tried this for breakfast this morning, pretty much only because I had a good amount of hummus I made last week and I’m going out of town next week. I was so surprised how much I actually enjoyed it! Thanks for posting this quick and filling dish:)