BHA & BHT Free Hard Boiled Eggs with Everything Seasoning
Simple, satisfying, and genuinely snackable, these seasoned egg halves prove that clean eating doesn't have to be boring. The homemade everything blend — sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic powder, dried minced onion, flaky sea salt, and a hint of turmeric — delivers that bold, savory punch you'd expect from a store-bought mix, without any of the preservatives that can sneak into pre-packaged seasonings. BHA and BHT are common additives in processed spice blends and packaged foods, so mixing your own from scratch is the easiest way to stay in control of exactly what goes into your food. A light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on the cut yolk gives the seasoning something to cling to, making every bite cohesive and flavorful. The technique is straightforward — a rolling boil, a covered rest, and an ice bath — and it reliably produces fully set yolks with no rubbery whites. These are perfect as a quick protein-packed snack, a light lunch, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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.
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