These one-pan brekkies give us all the happy feels for so many reasons. It's not just how good they taste. 'Tho they do! It's not just that less washing up is rather nice too. It certainly is! But how about this: They use up leftovers. They look bright and cheerful. There's something for every season. They are from some of our very fave cooks. And did we mention they taste good? Yes, you got it!
"Pyttipanna translates as ‘small bits in a pan’. Typically comprising onions, potatoes, minced meat, beetroot and a fried egg, it's a dish that is quickly put together with whatever you might have foraged from the kitchen," says Rachel Khoo of this vibrant Swedish take on breakfast. You can use two pans to speed things up, or one to cut down on the washing up. "There are no rules in my book when it comes to making this dish, so feel free to get creative with leftovers. I always seem to have rashers of smoky bacon in the fridge (in case of a bacon sarnie emergency), and lentils are always in the larder. Just don’t forget the obligatory fried egg on top!"
Pyttipanna or Swedish stir-fry. Source: My Little Swedish Kitchen / Michael Joseph Books
Greens, seeds, nuts, eggs, tahini and quinoa come together in Shane Delia's breakfast fry-up.
Breakfast greens with fried eggs and tahini Source: Shane Delia's Recipe For Life
Frittata, many ways
Can we stretch the 'one-pan' friendship to include a bowl in which to whisk some eggs? Yes? Egg-cellent! Then say hello to Matthew Evans' (above) or his ; a from Geert Elzinga, which is great hot or cold; or a from Donna Hay, which is ready in just 20 minutes,
We couldn't possibly have a one-pan breakfast list without including this Middle Eastern classic, with eggs poached in a rich, tomato-based sauce. You'll want plenty of bread to swipe up the last of the earthy tomato and capsicum sauce in from Guy Turland.
Shakshuka Source: Bondi Harvest
"Often the tastiest dishes are the ones that use the simplest ingredients, like my , or as I like to call them, my Swedish green shakshuka," says Rachel Khoo, who's been putting a Swedish spin on some of her favourite recipes since moving to Stockholm. "Simple, comforting and wholesome - this is the perfect home-cooked comfort meal if you're craving some leafy green vegetables. It's also gluten-free and vegetarian."
Stewed spinach eggs Source: My Swedish Kitchen
"One of those dishes that proves you need very little to create a wonderful flavour. Serve as a fab dine-alone vegetarian dish or as part of a shared meal," says Poh Ling Yeow of .
Aunty Kim's mint egg Source: China Squirrel
Breakfast for one? France meets Italy in this simple, delicious recipe, which bakes eggs with parsley, taleggio and preserved lemon.
See Rachel Khoo cook her stewed spinach eggs in , double episodes 7.30pm Mondays then on SBS On Demand.
Taleggio eggs Source: SBS Food
More egg-cellent breakfasts
Shakshuka with mozzarella
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