Low Sodium Spiced Boiled Eggs
Elevate your snack or breakfast routine with these flavorful Low Sodium Spiced Boiled Eggs! This quick and easy recipe combines classic hard-boiled eggs with a medley of aromatic spices, including turmeric, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and bay leaves, to create a subtly spiced infusion without the need for added salt. Perfect for those seeking low sodium options, these eggs are cooked to perfection and finished with a drizzle of olive oil for a silky, glossy shell. With only 5 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking time, they’re a wholesome option for meal prep or a protein-packed snack. Enjoy them peeled and garnished with an extra dash of seasoning for a vibrant, healthy treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large Eggs
- 4 cups Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground paprika (unsalted)
- 0.5 teaspoons Black peppercorns
- 1 small Cinnamon stick
- 2 whole Bay leaves
- 2 cloves Fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
Place the eggs in a medium-sized pot and add 4 cups of water, ensuring the eggs are fully submerged.
Add the ground turmeric, ground cumin, ground paprika, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and minced garlic cloves to the water.
Drizzle olive oil into the pot to help infuse the spices and create a glossy shell finish.
Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the eggs simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the pot from heat and carefully transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for 2 minutes.
Peel the eggs after they’ve cooled and serve them with an optional garnish of freshly cracked black pepper or a sprinkle of extra turmeric for a vibrant finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
589 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.1 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1116 mg | 372% | |
| Sodium | 460 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.8 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 547 mg | 12% | |
*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.
