
Eggs are one of the most celebrated proteins in Mediterranean-style eating, and this pressure cooker method makes it easier than ever to keep a batch ready in the fridge. The technique is brilliantly simple — just water, a steamer basket, and a handful of minutes under pressure — yet it consistently delivers perfectly cooked eggs with tender whites and creamy yolks. That ice bath step is the real secret weapon, stopping the cooking instantly so you never end up with that chalky grey ring around the yolk. Whether you slice them over a grain bowl, tuck them into a salad with olives and fresh vegetables, or enjoy them with a pinch of sea salt as a quick snack, they fit effortlessly into a whole-foods, produce-forward way of eating. Keeping a dozen peeled and ready in the refrigerator means you always have a clean, satisfying source of protein within arm's reach — no processed shortcuts needed. It's the kind of low-effort, high-reward kitchen habit that makes sticking to a wholesome eating pattern genuinely sustainable.
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Pour 1 cup of water into the inner pot of the pressure cooker. Place a steamer basket or trivet inside. Arrange the eggs in a single layer on the basket.
Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
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