Eggs with Chive Flowers

Are chive flowers edible? Yes, and they’re tasty too! These 5-ingredient eggs with chive flowers make a simple breakfast, brunch, lunch, or light dinner.

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. As you simplify life the laws of the universe will be simpler.” –Henry David Thoreau

Are you craving simple? As daily life gets more and more complex, there’s been a reverse pull toward simplicity. As a modern American woman, I’ve been trained to crave professional success, community engagement, and social fulfillment. So for most of my life, I’ve been living for those things. But the older I get, the more I crave the simple. Last week the simple act of walking to the bank and grocery store wearing our 3-month old son made me feel a giddy sense of contentment. There’s nothing I love more than eating a simple dinner with our family of three, and then sitting in the sun on the patio with a glass of wine— no social media, no work email, and no distractions.

So a simple 5-minute eggs recipe fits the bill. We happened to have chive flowers in our garden, and Alex whipped up this simple chive flowers recipe with eggs. So good, so simple. Keep reading for the recipe.

Making simple eggs with chive flowers

I’ve been reading a book called Simplicity Parenting, which is where I found the quote above. The premise is that the complexities of our modern world are seeping into our kids’ lives, making them anxious and a whole lot less kid-like. We need to draw boundaries to allow kids the creative expression, spontaneity, and risk-taking that are a natural part of childhood! And let’s translate that to our adult lives, too. I contend that pursuing simple can just be a reframing of our current reality. We don’t need to make technology or media consumption into the enemy. We can simply be creative with the time and resources we have, and draw boundaries where appropriate.

So! These eggs with chive flowers are the simplest of the simple: a 5-minute meal that works for breakfast, lunch, or even a light dinner. Alex made it on a whim the other night using chives and chive flowers from our garden. Though it looks stunning, it takes only 5 ingredients and takes 5 minutes. And the flavors together are a little bit of heaven.

Case in point: simplicity in food doesn’t have to be tasteless, nor does it need to take hours of time to achieve great flavor. A busy day doesn’t force you into not cooking—it just requires creative, simple solutions.

How to grow chives

Chives are incredibly simple to grow: simply plant them in a pot on a sunny ledge and you’ll have instant flavor for eggs, salads, and soups. You can even make this recipe with store-bought chives: the chive flower aren’t required, but make for a lovely touch. If you’re not growing chives, you can often find chives with chive flowers at your local farmers market.

How to grow chives in pots? Head over to our instructions at How to Grow Herbs for more specifics!

Are chive flowers edible?

You might be wondering: Are chive flowers edible? Yes! These purple flowers that grow on the chive plant are not only beautiful, they can be eaten too. Chive flowers have a light onion-y flavor. They can be eaten with eggs, as a garnish for soups, and thrown into salads. This pea soup with chive flowers is a great example!

Looking for chive recipes?

Outside of this eggs with chive flowers recipe, here are a few more chives recipes to try:

• Roasted Baby Potatoes with Chive Oil
• Cheddar & Chive Savory Waffles
• Green Pea Soup with Chive Flowers
• Scrambled Eggs with Goat Cheese & Chives
• Smashed Potatoes with White Balsamic Reduction
• Easy Bean Salad
• Wedge Salad with Potato Chips
• Vibrant Spring Green Soup
• Ultra Creamy Leek Soup
• Apple Manchego Salad Recipe
• Radish Toasts
• Best Scrambled Eggs

This eggs with chive flowers recipe is…

Vegetarian. For gluten-free, use gluten-free toast.

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