Few foods are as high in protein as eggs.

Its no wonder that many nutrition experts consider them a near-perfect food.

Think: huevos rancheros, shakshuka, frittata, tamagoyaki, and more.

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Photographed by Irving Penn,Vogue, December 2006

It seems that almost no cuisine would be the same without this singular ingredient.

Despite ever-changing food trends, the egg remains undefeated.

Mushroom and leek omelette