Greek Hard Boiled Eggs Easter Style
Celebrate Easter with vibrant tradition by preparing Greek Hard Boiled Eggs Easter Style, a hallmark of Greek Orthodox festivities. This recipe transforms simple eggs into stunning, ruby-red treasures using food-safe red dye and white vinegar, symbolizing renewal and the blood of Christ. Boiled to perfection and dyed to a rich hue, each egg is polished with a touch of olive oil for a lustrous finish that enhances their festive presentation. Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, these stunning eggs are not only a feast for the eyes but also a meaningful addition to your holiday table. Serve them as a centerpiece in a decorative basket or as part of your Easter feast for a striking, symbolic touch steeped in tradition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces large eggs
- 1 packet red dye (food-safe)
- 4 tablespoons white vinegar
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 sheets paper towels
Instructions
Place the eggs in a single layer in a large saucepan.
Add enough cold water to the saucepan to completely cover the eggs, about 1 inch above the eggs.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and place the eggs in a bowl of cold water to cool them completely, about 5-10 minutes. Once cooled, gently pat the eggs dry with a paper towel.
In a separate pot, dissolve the red dye packet in 4 cups of warm water. Stir in 4 tablespoons of white vinegar.
Place the cooled, dry eggs into the dye solution and let sit for 3-5 minutes, or longer if a deeper color is desired. Use a spoon to carefully turn the eggs in the dye to ensure even coloring.
Once the desired color is achieved, gently remove the eggs using a spoon and place them on paper towels to dry completely.
After the eggs are dry, place a small amount of olive oil on a paper towel and gently rub each egg to give it a polished, shiny finish.
Arrange the eggs in a decorative bowl or basket and serve as part of your Easter celebration.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
977 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.0 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2232 mg | 744% | |
| Sodium | 870 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 72.0 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.0 mcg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 398 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 872 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
