Nut-Free Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs
Achieve egg perfection with this easy and foolproof recipe for Nut-Free Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs! Designed for busy mornings or elegant brunches, this recipe guarantees silky, runny yolks or slightly firmer centers depending on your preference—all in just 7 minutes of cooking. With simple ingredients including fresh eggs, water, and an ice bath to ensure effortless peeling, this beginner-friendly method is a staple for anyone seeking perfectly cooked eggs without fuss. Whether served warm, atop avocado toast, or as a protein-packed snack, these nut-free eggs offer versatility and irresistible flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 1 liter water
- 1 bowl ice
Instructions
Fill a medium-sized pot with 1 liter of water and bring it to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
Carefully lower the 4 large eggs into the boiling water using a slotted spoon to prevent them from cracking.
Allow the eggs to boil for exactly 6 to 7 minutes, depending on your preferred yolk consistency: 6 minutes for a runnier yolk and 7 minutes for slightly firmer yolk centers.
While the eggs are boiling, prepare a bowl of ice water by filling a bowl with ice and cold water.
Once the desired cooking time is reached, immediately transfer the eggs to the ice water bath using the slotted spoon. This stops the cooking process and helps with easier peeling.
Let the eggs cool in the ice water bath for at least 5 minutes.
Gently tap the cooled eggs on a countertop to crack the shells and peel them carefully, starting from the larger end where there is typically a small air pocket.
Serve the soft boiled eggs warm or cool, as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.0 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 310 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.0 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 276 mg | 6% | |
*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.
