Ingredients
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- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- food coloring (black, purple, green, or other)
- water (to cover eggs)
- splash of white vinegar
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp mustard (Dijon or yellow)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
- Sprinkle of paprika, chia seeds, or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Gently crack the eggshells with a spoon or by rolling on the countertop. Leave the cracked shells on the eggs.
- Fill a container with enough water to cover the eggs and add food coloring. Stir to mix.
- Place the cracked eggs in the colored water. Add more water if needed to cover them completely.
- Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap.
- Soak in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Remove eggs and rinse with water and a splash of white vinegar to set the color.
- Peel the eggs carefully and discard the shells.
- Slice the eggs in half and remove the yolks. Place yolks in a mixing bowl.
- Mix yolks with mayo, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add food coloring if desired.
- Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg whites.
- Garnish with paprika, chia seeds, or parsley if preferred.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- For deeper colors, soak eggs longer.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant hues.
- If piping, a plastic bag with a snipped corner works well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg