Sugar-Free Spiced Boiled Eggs
Elevate your everyday boiled eggs with this aromatic and wholesome recipe for Sugar-Free Spiced Boiled Eggs! Infused with a rich blend of whole spices like cinnamon, star anise, black peppercorns, and cloves, these eggs are simmered to perfection, delivering bold flavors without added sugar. Quick and easy to prepare, this high-protein dish requires just 12 minutes of cooking and a short cooling time for flawless results. Serve them warm or chilled as a unique snack, healthy breakfast, or flavorful addition to salads. Perfect for meal prep and loaded with savory spices, these eggs are both comforting and nutritious—a must-try recipe to upgrade your boiled egg routine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large Eggs
- 4 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 2 pods Star anise
- 1 large Bay leaf
- 3 whole Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Place the eggs in a medium saucepan in a single layer.
Add 4 cups of water to the saucepan, ensuring the eggs are fully submerged.
Add the black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, star anise pods, bay leaf, cloves, and salt to the water.
Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer the eggs for 10 minutes to allow the spices to infuse into the eggs.
After 10 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat and carefully transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water.
Let the eggs cool in the ice water for 2 minutes to stop the cooking process.
Peel the eggs gently and serve them warm or chilled as desired. For extra flavor, you can sprinkle with additional salt or cracked black pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
499 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1116 mg | 372% | |
| Sodium | 2834 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 370 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 663 mg | 14% | |
*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.
