They brighten our tables and are tasty and beautiful to look at. Everyone wants them! Here is the easy, quick and natural recipe for the theatrical colored hard-boiled eggs! They are safe to eat and perfect to enhance a brunch or a creative snack for children. A cheerful, tasty and showy idea! 🌸💛
Easter is almost here and we start preparing our menus.
Tagliolini tart, grilled meat, platters of cured meats and cheeses are just some of the typical dishes from my area, Naples, for Easter lunch.
And what can we do to make the appetizer more theatrical? Bring to the table Colored Hard-Boiled Eggs. Of course we will color them completely naturally, without using artificial dyes.
They are very simple to make; follow the steps and you will have them too.
You just need to wait the right amount of time to allow the eggs to take on color. Want to find out how to make them? Read the recipe now.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Rest time: 5 Hours
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6 pieces
- Cooking methods: Boiling, Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Easter, Spring
Ingredients for colored hard-boiled eggs
- 6 eggs
- 3 1/3 cups spinach
- 2 tbsp ground turmeric
- 1 boiled beetroot
- to taste chives
What you need to make the colored hard-boiled eggs
- 1 Pot saucepan
- 3 Bowls bowls
How to prepare colored hard-boiled eggs?
Here is the easy procedure.
Start by boiling the eggs with a splash of vinegar for about 8 minutes. After boiling them for this time, set them aside to cool.
Now it’s time to prepare our 3 colorings:
Pink: you can use pre-boiled beets from the supermarket and puree them with an immersion blender, adding a little water.
Orange: hot water and turmeric powder.
Green: boil the spinach (frozen spinach works well) and blend it well with a bit of water using a hand blender.
Put the three mixtures into 3 different jars tall enough to hold the eggs; alternatively you can use deep bowls.
Now carefully peel the hard-boiled eggs and immerse them in the different colorings. Cover the jars with lids or cover the bowls with plastic wrap and let them rest for at least 5 hours. The longer you leave them immersed, the more the color will penetrate.
After the time has passed, remove the eggs and rinse them lightly before cutting them.
You can lightly sprinkle them with chives.
How far in advance can I prepare the eggs?
I recommend preparing the eggs the night before so you can leave them soaking in the colors all night and have them ready the next morning.
You can store the colored eggs in an airtight container and cut them shortly before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do colored hard-boiled eggs keep?
Colored hard-boiled eggs, once ready, can be safely stored in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days, just like regular hard-boiled eggs. We recommend keeping them in a closed container to prevent them from absorbing odors.
