Description
Lunch box hard-boiled eggs and veggies offer a colorful, nutritious solution to dull lunches. This quick and easy recipe combines protein-packed hard-boiled eggs with a crunchy medley of fresh vegetables, creating a delightful meal perfect for busy days or outdoor picnics. Not only do these lunch boxes satisfy your hunger, but they also elevate your midday routine with vibrant flavors and textures. Enjoy a delightful balance of taste and nutrition that will keep you energized throughout the day.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 cup baby carrots, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water about an inch above. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, cover the pot and remove from heat. Let sit for 9-12 minutes based on desired yolk firmness.
- Transfer eggs to an ice bath for five minutes to cool and stop cooking.
- While cooling, wash and chop bell peppers, carrots, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Gently tap cooled eggs on the counter until cracked all over before peeling under running water.
- In your lunch box, arrange veggies in one section and sliced hard-boiled eggs in another. Season with salt or pepper if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lunch box (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute any vegetables based on availability—zucchini or snap peas work wonderfully too! Enhance flavor by adding dips like hummus or ranch dressing.
