Nightshade Free Whole30 Hard-Boiled Eggs with Salsa Verde

Hard-boiled eggs are a reliable, protein-packed staple, but pairing them with a vibrant, herb-forward sauce takes them somewhere genuinely exciting. The salsa verde here is built on fresh flat-leaf parsley, briny capers, shallot, garlic, and a bright hit of lemon zest and juice — all pulled together with good extra-virgin olive oil into a loose, spoonable sauce that clings beautifully to the halved eggs. Tomatoes and tomatillos are the usual suspects in a salsa, but this Italian-inspired version skips them entirely, making it a natural fit for anyone avoiding nightshades without any substitutions or workarounds needed. The optional red pepper flakes are the only potential concern, and the recipe flags them clearly so you can simply leave them out and still get a deeply flavorful result. Getting the eggs right is all about the timing — a full rolling boil, then off the heat and covered for exactly 12 minutes, followed by an ice bath — so the whites are firm and the yolks are perfectly set without that chalky grey ring. It comes together quickly, works as a snack, a light meal, or an impressive appetizer, and the salsa verde is so good you'll want to spoon it over just about everything else on your plate too.

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