MSG Free Hard Boiled Eggs with Everything Seasoning
Hard boiled eggs are one of those deceptively simple foods that can feel a little boring — until you hit them with the right seasoning blend. This version uses a homemade mix of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic powder, dried minced onion, flaky sea salt, and a pinch of turmeric for color and warmth, all stirred together from scratch so you know exactly what's going in. That matters more than it sounds, because store-bought seasoning blends are one of the sneakier places hidden additives tend to show up. Making your own takes about two minutes and gives you a punchy, aromatic topping that's genuinely better than anything from a jar. A light brush of extra virgin olive oil on the cut egg halves helps the seasoning cling and adds a subtle richness that ties everything together. The result is a snack or light meal that looks impressive, tastes bold, and comes together with nothing but whole, clean ingredients you can actually pronounce.
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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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