Legume Free Hard-Boiled Eggs
Eggs are one of the most naturally legume-free proteins out there, making them a reliable go-to when you're navigating a diet that cuts out beans, lentils, peanuts, and their relatives. The real secret to a perfect hard-boiled egg isn't fancy equipment — it's a gentle boil, precise timing, and an ice bath that stops the cooking cold. Eleven minutes gets you a fully set yolk with no rubbery texture and none of that greenish-gray ring that haunts overcooked eggs. The ice bath does double duty, making the shells dramatically easier to peel, especially when you start from the wider end where the air pocket gives you a natural head start. A little salt and pepper at the end is all you need to make something this simple taste genuinely satisfying. Keep a batch in the fridge and you've got a quick, clean source of protein ready for snacking, salads, or a no-fuss meal any time of day.
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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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