Citrus Free Hard Boiled Eggs with Everything Seasoning
Hard boiled eggs get a serious upgrade here, turning a humble kitchen staple into something you'd actually want to put on a plate for guests. The homemade everything seasoning — built from two kinds of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried onion, garlic powder, flaky sea salt, and a pinch of turmeric — delivers that savory, seedy crunch without any of the mystery ingredients hiding in store-bought blends. That matters a lot when you're avoiding citrus, since pre-mixed seasonings and even some flavored salts can sneak in citric acid as a preservative. Making the blend yourself takes about two minutes and puts you fully in control of what goes on your food. A light brush of extra virgin olive oil on the cut yolk helps the seasoning cling and adds a subtle richness that makes every bite feel intentional. These are satisfying as a quick snack, a high-protein breakfast, or a simple 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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