
Eggs are one of the most naturally compliant proteins you can eat on a whole food reset, and this pressure cooker method makes batch-prepping them almost effortless. Just water, eggs, and a few minutes under pressure — no additives, no fillers, nothing to second-guess on a label. The ice bath step is the real secret here, stopping the cooking instantly so you get that perfectly set yolk without any of that chalky gray ring. Peeling them under a thin stream of cold water starting at the wide end makes the shells slip off cleanly, which is a small detail that makes a big difference when you're doing a full dozen at once. Keep them unpeeled in the fridge for up to a week and you've got a grab-and-go protein source ready for salads, snack plates, or a quick breakfast before the day gets away from you. Simple, satisfying, and genuinely useful to have on hand when you're navigating a stricter eating plan.
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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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