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Low Calorie Egg Snack: Plain Hard-Boiled Egg Recipe

Name: Low Calorie Egg Snack: Plain Hard-Boiled Egg Recipe
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 58 g
Ingredients: large eggs 3 pieces; salt 1 tsp

Sometimes a snack is just a hard-boiled egg. Peeled, maybe some salt, eaten standing up in the kitchen. Low calorie, high protein, zero pretense.

Cook 10 min Difficulty EASY 78 kcal

#vegetarian #bariatric friendly #high protein #low carb

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

large eggs 3 pieces

Seasonings/Sauce

salt 1 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 0.6 g 3%

Protein 6.3 g 32%

Fat 5.3 g 65%

Serving size 58g

Cooking steps

1

Place the large eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a saucepan.
2

Pour enough cold water into the pan to cover the eggs by at least 1 inch.
3

Set the heat to medium-high and bring the water to a gentle boil.
4

Once the water starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer the eggs for exactly 10 minutes.
5

Transfer eggs immediately to a bowl of ice water and let them cool for at least 5 minutes before peeling and seasoning with salt.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

The key ingredient is large eggs, which provide the essential flavor, texture, and high protein content for this snack. Salt is used as a simple seasoning to enhance taste without overpowering the natural flavor of the eggs.

Q. How do I prevent the eggs from being overcooked or undercooked?

After bringing the eggs to a gentle boil, reduce heat and simmer for exactly 10 minutes. Moving the eggs immediately to ice water stops cooking and prevents a green ring or rubbery texture, ensuring perfect doneness.

Q. What is the protein-to-carb ratio per serving?

Each serving contains 6.3g of protein and 0.6g of carbs, resulting in a protein-to-carb ratio of over 10:1. Protein contributes 32% of calories, while carbs are only 3%—making this snack ideal for high protein, low carb diets.

Q. How many calories are in each serving?

A single serving of plain hard-boiled egg contains 78 kcal, making it a low calorie snack option packed with nutrients.

Low Calorie Egg Snack: Plain Hard-Boiled Egg Recipe

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