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Whole Life Challenge: Eggs

Posted by DishragDiarist on September 11, 2012 in Appetizers, Cooking Techniques & Tips, Eggs, Whole Life Challenge with 2 Comments


Eggs are basically going to be your best friend during the Whole Life Challenge. If you don’t like eggs… well, you’re just going to have to figure out how to like them. And if you’re not participating in the Challenge, stick with me anyway because eggs are a great addition to anyone’s diet.

Eggs are an almost-perfect meal in a tiny little package. They are easy to cook and are a great source of protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins E, A and B12 and folic acid.

Egg Basics

Choose the healthiest eggs you can, especially if you’re going to be eating them raw. Check out this post on deciphering egg carton labeling.

The healthiest way to eat an egg is fried, sunny side up. This allows for a cooked white (which you wouldn’t want to eat raw) and a raw yolk. Make sure it’s fried in a healthy fat like butter, ghee or coconut oil and you have a super yummy and satiating breakfast. (Or lunch or dinner.)

Of course, you can also scramble your eggs (leave out the milk during the WLC) or make all manner of omelets. Adding in leftover meat, salsa (no added sugar or artificial ingredients) and avocado (my favorite way to eat eggs), veggies and greens or fresh herbs should keep you from getting too bored.

If you’ve never tried soft-boiled eggs, this is a great time to try something different. See the basic method here.

Hard Boiled Eggs

Having pre-cooked hard boiled eggs can be a lifesaver when you need a quick snack, even on the go. I always try to keep these on hand. (See below for how to make them.) Delicious with just sea salt and pepper, you can also serve them alongside smoked salmon (the only WLC-legal brand I’ve found is Vital Choice) squeezed with fresh lemon, or make egg salad/ traditional deviled eggs. (To make WLC-legal mayonnaise, follow this recipe but leave out the coconut sugar. You could also try this bacon mayo if you have bacon and mustard that have no added sugar or other restricted ingredients. I’ll be adding a new Paleo mayo recipe soon.)

Here are some other ideas.

Sundried Tomato Deviled Eggs

Thanks to Eve for this recipe!

*12 hard-boiled eggs
*2/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
*6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
*1 tsp. garlic powder
*1/2 cup fresh basil

Slice your hard-boiled eggs lengthwise and scoop the yolk into your food processor. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until smooth. Fill the egg halves with the mixture.

Cilantro Lime Deviled Eggs

*12 hard-boiled eggs
*1/2 cup chopped cilantro
*2 green onions, sliced
*3 Tbsp. lime juice
*1/2-1 avocado (depending on desired consistency)
*Sea salt to taste
*Optional: 1/2 jalapeno pepper or a few shakes hot sauce

Slice your hard-boiled eggs lengthwise and scoop the yolk into your food processor. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until smooth. Fill the egg halves with the mixture.

Salad Nicoise

Throw together your favorites of the following:

*Hard-boiled eggs, cut into wedges
*Canned tuna (Vital Choice is my recommended source)
*Blanched green beans
*Chopped tomatoes or thinly sliced sundried tomatoes
*Olives
*Sliced green onions
*Avocado

Sprinkle with salt and top with any homemade vinaigrette. An easy one is equal parts vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice with salt and garlic. Adjust to taste. (Read about my easiest nicoise salad at this post.)

How to Hard-Boil OR Hard-Bake Eggs

Check out this post for a no-fail way to boil and peel hard-boiled eggs. But if you want an even easier way to cook them, try this:

Preheat your oven to 325.

Place your eggs in a muffin tin (or really any kind of oven-safe dish).

Bake the eggs for 30 minutes. When done, place into a large bowl of ice water. When cooled, begin to peel (or drain and place in fridge to store).

To peel: Roll the egg on the side of the bowl to crack the shell, and then peel under the water. Easy-peasy.

(Note: Hard-boiled eggs can be stored peeled in the fridge for a few days, but longer if left in the shell.)

What Else Can You Do With Eggs?

Try this frittata recipe, which also freezes well and makes delicious leftovers.

Drop whisked eggs into homemade chicken stock with sea salt, pepper and sliced green onions for a super quick egg drop soup. (Continue whisking or stirring with a fork after dropping into hot broth. Faster whisking breaks up the egg into smaller pieces.)

Add egg yolks to your smoothies for added protein.

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  1. Stephanie BullmanSeptember 12, 2012 - 8:19 pm #1

    Jenn, you have a great site here. It’s full of so much useful information. I really admire your knowledge and creativity. Love you!!!

  2. RachelSeptember 19, 2012 - 8:13 am #2

    Holy crap – who knew that fried eggs, avocados, and sardines in tomatoes, all thrown together with a bit of garlic salt and parsley could taste so freaking awesome?? (maybe I’m just hungry…lol)
    The WLC has been totally doable so far, and even pleasantly surprising with all the foods I’m trying that I’d never even considered before.

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