A boiled egg is a simple and nutritious way to prepare eggs by cooking them in hot water until the whites and yolks reach the desired consistency.
🥚 Types of Boiled Eggs
- Soft-boiled – Cooked for 4–6 minutes
- Runny yolk, slightly firm whites
- Medium-boiled – Cooked for 7–9 minutes
- Creamy, partially set yolk
- Hard-boiled – Cooked for 10–12 minutes
- Fully set yolk and firm whites
👩🍳 How to Boil an Egg
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
- Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for the desired time (see above).
- Transfer eggs to cold water to stop cooking and make peeling easier.
💪 Nutrition (per large egg, hard-boiled)
- Calories: ~70
- Protein: ~6g
- Fat: ~5g
- Vitamins & Minerals: B12, D, iron, selenium
- Low-carb and filling
🥗 Tips
- Older eggs peel more easily than very fresh eggs.
- You can season boiled eggs with salt, pepper, paprika, or herbs.
- Store unpeeled boiled eggs in the fridge for up to one week.
If you want, I can also show 5 creative ways to use boiled eggs beyond just eating them plain.
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