Nightshade Free Hard Boiled Eggs with Everything Seasoning
Hard-boiled eggs might sound simple, but this version turns a humble snack into something genuinely crave-worthy. The homemade everything seasoning — a blend of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic powder, dried minced onion, flaky sea salt, and a pinch of turmeric — delivers that bold, savory crunch you'd expect from a bagel shop, minus any store-bought mystery ingredients. A light brush of extra virgin olive oil on the cut yolk helps the seasoning cling beautifully and adds a subtle richness that ties everything together. For anyone navigating nightshade restrictions, this is the kind of snack that proves you're not missing out — there's no paprika, no cayenne, no hidden pepper derivatives anywhere in the mix. The technique is straightforward: a gentle boil, a covered rest, and an ice bath that makes peeling almost effortless. Serve these halved and seasoned right away for the best texture, or prep the seasoning blend ahead of time so assembly takes under a minute.
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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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