Gut Friendly Hard-Boiled Eggs with Sea Salt
Few foods are as quietly powerful for a sensitive digestive system as a perfectly cooked egg. With just two ingredients, this recipe strips everything back to the essentials — no additives, no hidden fillers, no guesswork about what's actually on your plate. The method matters here: a gentle simmer followed by an ice bath gives you a tender, fully set white and a yolk that's creamy rather than chalky or rubbery. A pinch of flaky sea salt at the end adds just enough contrast to make something this simple feel genuinely satisfying. Hard-boiled eggs are naturally easy on the gut, delivering clean protein without the sauces, seasonings, or dairy that can trigger discomfort. They work beautifully as a snack, a quick breakfast, or a protein boost alongside other gut-friendly foods. Keep a batch in the fridge and you'll always have something nourishing ready to go.
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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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