Nitrate & Nitrite Free Hard Boiled Eggs with Everything Seasoning
Eggs are one of the most naturally clean proteins out there, and this recipe keeps them that way — no cured meats, no processed toppings, nothing that sneaks in unwanted preservatives. The homemade seasoning blend is the real star here, combining white and black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic powder, dried minced onion, flaky sea salt, and a pinch of turmeric for a warm, golden finish that looks as good as it tastes. A light brush of extra virgin olive oil on the cut yolks helps the seasoning cling and adds a subtle richness that elevates what could easily be a boring snack into something genuinely craveable. The technique is straightforward — bring to a boil, pull from heat, cover, and let the residual warmth do the work — so you get perfectly set yolks without any guesswork. An ice bath stops the cooking right on cue and makes peeling almost effortless. Whether you're building a protein-packed snack plate or topping a grain bowl, these halved eggs deliver serious flavor with total ingredient transparency.
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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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