Artificial Food Coloring Free Hard Boiled Eggs with Everything Seasoning
Hard-boiled eggs are one of those snacks that seem simple until you nail the technique — and this version takes them somewhere genuinely exciting. The homemade everything seasoning is the real star here, blending sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic powder, dried minced onion, flaky sea salt, and a pinch of turmeric into a blend that's deeply savory and just a little nutty. Store-bought seasoning blends are one of the sneakier sources of synthetic dyes and additives, so mixing your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going on your food. A light brush of extra virgin olive oil on the cut yolk helps the seasoning cling beautifully and adds a subtle richness that makes each bite feel intentional. The method — bringing eggs to a boil, then letting them rest off the heat — gives you that perfectly set yolk without any rubbery texture. These are the kind of eggs you'd actually look forward to eating, whether you're packing a quick lunch or putting together a snack plate that looks way more impressive than the effort involved.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
For the seasoning
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp black sesame seeds
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- ½ tsp dried minced onion
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
Instructions
- 1
Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Once boiling, remove the pan from heat, cover, and let the eggs sit for 10–11 minutes for fully set yolks.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!