Chestnut Free Whole30 Hard-Boiled Eggs with Salsa Verde
Hard-boiled eggs might sound humble, but pairing them with a vibrant, herb-forward salsa verde turns them into something genuinely crave-worthy. The sauce is built from fresh flat-leaf parsley, briny capers, shallot, garlic, and a bright hit of lemon zest and juice, all brought together with good extra-virgin olive oil — no shortcuts, no fillers. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden allergens sneaking into your plate. The salsa verde comes together quickly while the eggs rest in their ice bath, making the whole process feel almost effortless. Once you halve those perfectly cooked eggs and spoon that loose, punchy sauce over the top, the result looks far more impressive than the effort involved. It works beautifully as a protein-packed snack, a light lunch, or an elegant starter that happens to fit a Whole30 framework without any compromise on flavor.
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4 servings
For the eggs
- 8 large eggs
For the salsa verde
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, tightly packed
- 2 tbsp capers, drained and roughly chopped
- 1 small shallot, finely minced
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 tsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, then immediately remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 12 minutes.
- 2
While the eggs rest, prepare an ice bath in a mixing bowl. After 12 minutes, transfer the eggs to the ice bath and let them cool for at least 5 minutes until fully chilled.
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