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Hardboiled Egg - Cut The Crap Kitchen - Costa Rica

Hardboiled Eggs

Healthy Hardboiled Eggs are a fantastic snack and a versatile topping for salads, sandwiches, and more. Eggs offer high-quality protein and healthy fats, providing a variety of essential nutrients for your body. Because they are incredibly satiating, they help curb cravings and leave you feeling satisfied longer.
Why not add hardboiled eggs to your lunch, serve them as a side, or eat them as a quick snack for a boost of nutrients and energy? They are a much better "cut the crap" option than reaching for a candy bar or a bag of chips. Your body will thank you!
Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Central America, Costa Rican
Servings 1
Calories 78 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • Water
  • 6 Eggs

Instructions
 

Cook

  • Fill a pan with water.
  • Add the eggs to the water and bring to boil.
  • Allow the eggs to boil for twenty minutes.

Cool

  • After boiling for twenty minutes, drain the water and run cold water over the eggs for approximately three minutes, or until the eggs feel cool.
  • Crack open the eggs and enjoy! Store unused eggs in the refrigerator for later.

Notes

Amazing Health Benefits of Hardboiled Eggs:
  1. Heart Healthy: They don’t adversely affect blood cholesterol because your liver simply produces less in response.
  2. Boosts "Good" Cholesterol: They raise HDL (high-density lipoprotein) levels.
  3. Brain Health: They help build cell membranes with choline, an essential water-soluble nutrient.
  4. Lower Heart Disease Risk: They help change LDL particles from small and dense to large.
  5. Eye Health: They are rich in powerful antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin.
  6. Lower Triglycerides: Thanks to a healthy dose of Omega-3 fatty acids.
  7. Builds Muscle: They provide a high-quality source of protein and amino acids.
  8. Essential Cholesterol: They provide the healthy cholesterol your body needs to function.
  9. Supports Weight Loss: Their high protein content and satiating nature help you eat fewer calories overall.
Keyword 5 Minute Meals, Budget-Friendly, Healthy, High Protein Snack