Hard-Boiled Eggs

A vegetarian snack for one. Quantities are for a single portion; multiply them to batch cook.

At a glance

  • 166 kcal, 15g protein, 1g carbs, 11g fat and 0g fibre per serving (approximate)
  • About 15 minutes, preparation and cooking
  • Estimated cost £0.60–£0.60 per serving. This is an estimate from representative UK own-brand prices (reviewed 2026-10-05), not a live supermarket price; see how cost estimates work.

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs

Method

  1. Bring a small pan of water to a gentle simmer.
  2. Lower whole eggs into the water and simmer for 9-12 minutes, until the yolk is fully set, then cool under cold water and peel.
  3. Season to taste and serve.

Making it ahead

Cool it, get it into the fridge within one to two hours and eat it within two days; freeze portions you will not reach in time. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through. How we handle food safety.

Allergens

Contains, based on the usual UK form of each ingredient: Eggs. This is not a label check and is not an allergen-free guarantee; always read the packaging.

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