Anti Inflammatory Hard-Boiled Eggs with Sea Salt
Eggs are one of the most nutrient-dense whole foods you can eat, packed with protein, healthy fats, and micronutrients that support the body's natural ability to manage inflammation. This recipe keeps things beautifully simple — just eggs and a pinch of flaky sea salt — so there are no hidden additives, seed oils, or processed ingredients to worry about. The technique matters here: a gentle simmer followed by an ice bath gives you perfectly set whites and creamy, fully cooked yolks every single time. Flaky sea salt isn't just a finishing touch for flavor; it's a minimally processed alternative to heavily refined table salt, which fits right in with a clean, whole-foods approach to eating. These make an effortless snack, a quick protein boost between meals, or a satisfying addition to a bigger anti-inflammatory spread. Keep a batch in the fridge and you'll always have something nourishing ready to grab without a second thought.
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4 servings
- 8 large eggs
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the eggs in a single layer in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch.
- 2
Bring the water to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 11 minutes.
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