Candida Diet Friendly Hard-Boiled Eggs
Eggs are one of the most naturally compatible proteins for anyone navigating the strict limitations of a candida-focused eating plan, and this method delivers them perfectly every time. The technique here is precise — a full rolling boil, exactly 11 minutes of gentle cooking, and an immediate plunge into an ice bath — which is what separates a beautifully set yolk from that dreaded gray-green ring. No sugars, no starches, no fermented ingredients, and no hidden additives to second-guess. Just clean, whole eggs seasoned simply with salt and pepper. The ice bath does double duty, stopping the cooking instantly and making the shells dramatically easier to peel, especially when you start from the wider end where the air pocket gives you a natural entry point. Batch a dozen at once and you have a ready-to-eat protein source waiting in the fridge for quick meals and snacks throughout the week. Simple, satisfying, and completely on-plan.
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6 servings
- 12 large eggs
- ice, for the ice bath
For serving
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Fill a medium saucepan with enough water to cover the eggs by 1 inch and bring to a full rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Using a slotted spoon, lower the eggs one at a time into the boiling water. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle boil and cook for 11 minutes for fully set yolks with no gray ring.
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