Hard-Boiled Eggs

A straightforward method for cooking eggs to a firm, easy-peel finish.

Total time
20min
5 prep, 15 cook
Per serving
66kcal
6 g protein
Difficulty
Simple
Ingredients
£0.35
average cost
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Atkins
  • Paleo
  • Vegetarian
  • Keto
  • Pescatarian
Hard-Boiled Eggs

Nutrition per serving

This Hard-Boiled Eggs recipe contains 66 calories per serving, making it a light meal option. Each serving provides 6g of protein, 0g of carbohydrates, and 4g of fat, making it a balanced meal.

66kcal
Protein6g38% of calories
Carbs0g0% of calories
Fat4g62% of calories
Fibre
0g
Sugar
0.2g
Saturated fat
1.3g
Salt
0.2g

Ingredients

Servings
1

Method

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  1. Put the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water so the water level is at least 2.5cm above the eggs. Put the lid on.
  2. Set the pan over high heat and bring the water to a full boil.
  3. As soon as it boils, take the pan off the heat and set it on a cool hob. Leave it covered for 15 minutes.
  4. Half-fill a large bowl with cold water.
  5. After the 15 minutes, move the eggs to the cold water. Top up with more cold water as needed to keep them covered until they are cool.
  6. Once cool, put the eggs in the fridge for at least 2 hours before peeling.

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Hard-Boiled Eggs: questions

How long does it take to make Hard-Boiled Eggs?
This recipe takes 20 minutes in total - 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.
Is Hard-Boiled Eggs suitable for meal prep?
Hard-Boiled Eggs is a simple-level recipe that's great for extras. With 6g of protein per serving, it's suitable for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Hard-Boiled Eggs?
The key ingredients are Egg. This recipe is part of our International cuisine collection.
Is Hard-Boiled Eggs healthy?
This recipe contains 66 calories per serving with 6g of protein and is suitable for dairy free, gluten free, atkins, paleo, vegetarian, keto, pescatarian diets.
What diets is Hard-Boiled Eggs suitable for?
This recipe is specifically suited for Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Atkins, Paleo, Vegetarian, Keto, Pescatarian diets. It provides 6g of protein per serving.

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