Think a tray of eggs won't last? These 5 meals prove otherwise

Egg fried rice is proof that simple ingredients can create a satisfying meal without stretching your budget.

A tray of eggs is one of the hardest-working groceries you can buy. With food prices still putting pressure on household budgets, the secret is not eating more eggs but making each one go further.

Pair them with affordable staples like pap, rice, potatoes, bread, beans and vegetables, and you can create filling meals without feeling repetitive.

Here are five easy meal ideas to help a big family stretch a tray of 30 eggs.

Turn pantry staples into a hearty meal by cooking chopped onion with curry powder or masala before adding a tin of baked beans and a tin of chakalaka. Once the sauce is bubbling, crack six eggs into small wells and cover the pot until they are cooked.