Eggs with Garlic and Parsley Oil
🕒 Prep Time: 1 hour 🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 🍽️ Servings: 6
Description: This delightful dish is perfect for planning ahead. Whether you’re prepping for a sumptuous appetizer or a satisfying cold lunch, these eggs with garlic and parsley oil offer an explosion of flavors that will leave everyone craving for more. It’s an ideal option for those on a low-carb diet and makes a fantastic contribution to potluck gatherings or work food days.
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 carrot, grated
- 4 Spanish olives, sliced
- 4 black olives, sliced
Instructions:
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Hardboil the eggs: Begin by hard-boiling the eggs. Place them in a large saucepan and cover with enough cold water, ensuring there’s about 2 inches of water above the eggs.
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Boil and rest: Bring the water to a boil, then allow the eggs to boil for 1 minute. Remove the saucepan from the heat, cover it with a lid, and let the eggs rest for 18 minutes. This allows for perfectly cooked eggs without any toughness or rubberiness.
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Cool the eggs: Pour off the hot water from the saucepan and immediately fill it with cold water. Repeat this process until the water remains cool. This step halts the cooking process, ensuring your eggs are just right.
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Peel and prepare: Once cooled, peel the eggs and quarter them. Arrange the quartered eggs decoratively on a plate or in a bowl, slightly overlapping each other for an appealing presentation, similar to layering fruit on a tart.
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Prepare the flavored oil: In a blender, combine the parsley, garlic, paprika, and black pepper. Pulse until the parsley and garlic are finely minced. With the blender running, slowly add the olive oil until well combined.
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Drizzle and garnish: Pour the flavored oil over the eggs, reserving about a quarter of it. Garnish the eggs with grated carrot, sliced green olives, and sliced black olives. Drizzle the remaining flavored oil over the garnished eggs.
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Chill and serve: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Before serving, remove from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
This Eggs with Garlic and Parsley Oil recipe is a true crowd-pleaser, boasting vibrant colors and a burst of Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Enjoy it as a delightful snack or a light lunch option, and savor every delicious bite!
