Traditional Greek Red Easter Eggs (Naturally Dyed)
Traditional Greek Red Easter Eggs (Naturally Dyed) yield a rich, ruby hue from simmered onion skins, giving the shells an earthy tone and glossy finish. The gentle tang from vinegar helps set the color, while a final olive oil polish adds sheen. Perfect for Easter celebrations, these eggs are striking on a holiday table and ideal for cracking games.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional Greek Red Easter Eggs (Naturally Dyed), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine water, onion skins, and vinegar in a pot and bring to a boil. Set the onions aside for another use. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep the skins submerged. Remove the pot from the heat, uncover, and let the dye cool to room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Remove the skins from the dye and discard them. Place the eggs in the dye and bring it to a boil; cook for 15 minutes. Take the pot off the heat and leave the eggs in the dye until they reach a deep red color, about 30 minutes more.
- 3
Transfer the eggs to a wire rack to dry, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Rub olive oil on each egg to make them shiny. Store the eggs in the refrigerator.
- Calories 178.01 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 9.75 g Moderate 20%
- Carbohydrate 20.08 g 7%
- Total Fat 7.11 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 2.49 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 233.99 mg High 78%
- Sodium 117.18 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 4.67 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 11.17 g --
- Added Sugars 4.14 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 69.01 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.57 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 301.22 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 55.95 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.0 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Onions 🧅
- Food Dyes 🎨
About This Recipe
Traditional Greek Red Easter Eggs (Naturally Dyed) is made with 5 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Eggs, Olive Oil, Water, and White Vinegar. Each serving provides about 178.01 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional Greek Red Easter Eggs (Naturally Dyed) made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Olive Oil, Water, White Vinegar, Yellow Onion. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Traditional Greek Red Easter Eggs (Naturally Dyed)?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 178.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional Greek Red Easter Eggs (Naturally Dyed) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Traditional Greek Red Easter Eggs (Naturally Dyed) healthy?
- Traditional Greek Red Easter Eggs (Naturally Dyed) has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 178.01 calories and 9.75 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 117.18 mg (5% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.49 g (12% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.14 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Onions and Food Dyes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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