Easy Peel Eggs
We're going back to basics today! Making boiled eggs is simple but making eggs where the shell peels off easily is hard unless you know the right technique.
The old method I used (putting eggs in a pot of cold water then bringing it up to a boil) was horrible because the egg whites would stick to the shell while I was peeling. However, I learned that putting eggs IN boiling water makes peeling these eggs a dream!
Note: If you have old eggs, all the extra air in the eggs will not make a good boiled egg. It's best to scramble them.
Eggs are extremely versatile and makes a great protein addition to salads, soups, sandwiches, toasts, veggies, and grains. One egg contains around 70 calories and 6 g of protein. The yolk itself is where the majority of the nutrients are housed so eating the yolk provides heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, half of the egg's protein, and vitamins/minerals (B2, B12, vitamin E, iron, zinc, calcium, folic acid). Plus, they are affordable and tasty!
The old method I used (putting eggs in a pot of cold water then bringing it up to a boil) was horrible because the egg whites would stick to the shell while I was peeling. However, I learned that putting eggs IN boiling water makes peeling these eggs a dream!
Note: If you have old eggs, all the extra air in the eggs will not make a good boiled egg. It's best to scramble them.
Eggs are extremely versatile and makes a great protein addition to salads, soups, sandwiches, toasts, veggies, and grains. One egg contains around 70 calories and 6 g of protein. The yolk itself is where the majority of the nutrients are housed so eating the yolk provides heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, half of the egg's protein, and vitamins/minerals (B2, B12, vitamin E, iron, zinc, calcium, folic acid). Plus, they are affordable and tasty!
Prepping/Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4-6 fresh eggs
- Water
Instructions
- Fill 2/3 of your pot with water and heat it on the stove over high heat.
- Once the water comes to a boil (better see some bubbles!), gently place 4-6 eggs into the pot using a mesh strainer or a spoon.
- Keep the pot uncovered and cook for 12 minutes.
- Once the 12 minutes are over, turn off the stove, pour out the water in the sink and run cold water over the eggs three times.
- Peel the eggs and serve!