Boiled Egg

Whether you like a hard boiled egg or a soft boiled egg, this recipe will help you cook a perfect boiled egg every time. A great recipe for healthy eggs with no added fat.

• Ingredients
• Method
• Nutritional Content

Ingredients:

Number of servings: 1

• 1 large egg (50 grams)
• Boiling water

 
Preparation time: Nil
Cooking time: About 5 minutes
Difficulty Rating: Easy
 

Method:

• Ensure the eggs are at room temperature before you start cooking them;
• Add boiling water to a small saucepan and heat on the stove until the water is boiling rapidly;
• Add the egg/s to the saucepan using a spoon to ensure they don’t break;
• Boil for 4 minutes if you like your eggs soft or 5–6 minutes if you like your eggs hard;
• Serve immediately in egg cups;
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

 
Tips:

• Serve with fresh whole grain bread for a light and healthy lunch that’s high in fibre. Fibre is an important micronutrient which is used by the gastrointestinal system to digest food;
• Serve with a side salad for a meal that provides loads of vitamins and minerals to keep your body healthy;
• Add to a green salad for extra protein;
• If you’re pregnant, boil your eggs for 6 minutes to ensure they are well cooked and reduce the risk of food-borne illness during pregnancy. For more information, see Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy.

 

Nutritional content:

Nutritional analysis per serve:
 

Energy	277 kJ 66 cal
Protein	6.35 g
Total fat	4.5 g
Saturated fat	1.55 g
Carbohydrates	0.15 g
Total sugars	0.15 g
Fibre	0 g
Sodium	67 mg
Cholesterol	184 mg
Potassium	57 mg

 

 More Information

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