Description
A simple and delightful recipe for boiled eggs that can be enjoyed in various ways, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- Water
- Salt (optional)
Instructions
- Place the egg in a small saucepan and cover it with water by about one inch.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 4-5 minutes for a soft-boiled egg, or 10-12 minutes for a hard-boiled egg.
- Carefully remove the egg from the saucepan using a slotted spoon.
- Immediately plunge the egg into an ice bath or run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Peel and serve; add salt if desired.
Notes
For best results, use fresh eggs. An ice bath helps maintain a creamy yolk and makes peeling easier.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 78
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 62mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: boiled eggs, breakfast, easy recipe, protein, snack