Hard-Boiled Eggs

Hi everyone!! It's been awhile since I've posted, but I have been a busy girl! I recently graduated from college and now I have the world at my feet. It's officially summer for me, so I will be getting into more summery and lighter recipes, but for now you're going to have to bare with me.

Hard-boiled eggs are a fast and easy breakfast option and can even double for a snack. There are so many ways to prepare eggs, but I think that hard-boiled is definitely one of my favorites. You can prepare them in advanced and they are easy to eat on-the-go.

Ingredients

• Eggs (as many as you choose to cook)

• Pinch of salt

Step 1: Choose eggs that are a little older, fresh eggs aren't the best for boiling because they are difficult to peel. Place eggs in a pot so they all fit, but they aren't crowded and fill with enough cold water to cover them by about one inch. 

Step 2: Heat your pot on high, uncovered and depending on how cooked you want your eggs, the timing for them will be different.

If you want your eggs a little runny I would opt for about 6 minutes, if you want a more solidified yolk, but still a little soft I would say 8 minutes and if you want a fully cooked yolk, 10-12 minutes will do.

Step 3: After your eggs are cooked to a time of your choosing, remove from pot and run under cold water until they are cool to the touch.

Step 4: When peeling your eggs, be gentle. I like to place the egg on its side and gently press down and roll until you hear/see a crack. The shell should almost fall off the egg without all the small annoying pieces and removing some of the white.

Benefits of Eggs

• Packed with 'good' fats which stabilizes blood cholesterol levels and lowers your risk of heat disease
• Naturally high in protein which helps to build muscle mass and repair tissues in the body
• Rich in vitamin A, which allows light to be absorbed better in your retinas, protects membranes around your corneas and lessens risk of night blindness
• Low calorie snack; one egg provides about 80 calories and about 60% of those calories are from fat--if you want to cut out the fat you can simply remove the yolk (yellow part of the egg)

Ideas for Eggs

• Put on top of a salad for extra protein and good fats
• Eat whole with some fruit or veggies
• Pair with some hummus
• Cut into slices and put on toast

ENJOY!!