Pickled Eggs

<h3>Pickled Eggs</h3>

Serves 6<br>

$0.80 per serve<br>

Preparation time: 15 minutes<br>
Cooking time: 10 minutes<br><br><br>

<b>Ingredients</b><br>

12 eggs<br>
1 ½ cups vinegar<br>
1 ½ cups water<br>
1 tbsp mixed pickle spices (mustard seeds, pink peppercorn, allspice, cloves) <br>
1 clove garlic<br>
1 bay leaf<br><br>

<b>Method</b><br>

    Place eggs into a saucepan and cover with cold water. <br>
    Bring water to the boil and simmer for 4 minutes. <br>
    Drain off the hot water and refresh the eggs under running cold water. <br>
    Peel eggs and place into a sterilised pickle jar. <br>
    In a small saucepan, heat the water, vinegar, spices, bay leaf and garlic and bring to a boil. <br>
    Remove from heat, cool slightly before pouring over the eggs, seal the jar and refrigerate for 2-3 days before serving as a snack, part of a meal or barbecue. <br>

 

For a balanced meal, serve with a wholegrain bread roll and a side salad. <br>

Tip: For extra spice, add one red chilli. <br><br><br>

Pickling is a tradition that began over 4,000 years ago to preserve foods for long journeys. Today, pickling is on the rise again, propelled by a love of delicious flavours that turn everyday foods into flavoursome fare! <br><br>

Whether you prefer spicy or fragrant flavours, pickling can be tailored to suit your taste buds, making it extremely versatile. You can also be as creative as you like by adding existing seasonings and spices from your cupboard. <br><br>

Australian Eggs has devised this tempting Pickled Eggs recipe, encompassing tangy vinegar and aromatic mixed pickle spices, which includes zesty mustard seeds, pink peppercorn, allspice, cloves and garlic. These flavours are sure to rejuvinate your usual hard-boiled eggs with a contrasting sweet and sour taste! <br><br>

Keep these protein-packed snacks on hand in the fridge to satisfy you when you're feeling peckish or serve them as a side dish to impress your family and friends. Furthermore, when eaten as part of a balanced meal that includes a side salad and wholegrain bread roll, this Pickled Eggs recipe will provide you with: <br>

38% DI** for protein<br>a

55% RDI for folate<br>
33% RDI* for vitamin A<br>

* Recommended dietary intake ** Daily intake<br><br>

Sharon Natoli, APD, Director of Food & Nutrition Australia and member of the Egg Nutrition Council (ENC) said: "This recipe is a great option as a tasty snack as eggs provide a great source of high quality protein, a relatively low amount of kilojoules and 11 different vitamins and minerals. Foods high in protein contribute much more to satiety (or the feeling of fullness) than foods high in carbohydrate or fat. This means protein rich foods, like eggs leave us with a greater sense of satisfaction and can help limit the amount of food we consume throughout the day. This in turn can assist with weight management." <br><br>

The Heart Foundation recommends Australians enjoy up to six eggs a week as part of a healthy, balanced diet. To find other egg-spiring dishes and healthy family meal ideas, visit <a href="http://www.eggs.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.eggs.org.au</a><br><br>