Ginger Free Hard Boiled Eggs with Everything Seasoning
Simple, satisfying, and endlessly snackable, these halved eggs get a serious upgrade from a homemade spice blend that you can feel completely confident about. Store-bought everything seasoning blends are notoriously inconsistent — you never quite know what's hiding in there — so mixing your own from scratch means you control every single ingredient. The blend here layers toasted sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried onion, garlic powder, and a pinch of turmeric for color and warmth, all without a trace of ginger. A light brush of olive oil on the cut yolk helps the seasoning cling beautifully, so every bite is packed with flavor. The technique is straightforward: boil, rest off the heat, ice bath, peel — and you end up with perfectly set yolks that aren't chalky or gray. These are great as a quick protein-packed snack, a light lunch, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer that looks way 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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