Hard-Boiled Eggs with Everything Cucumber Bites
Two hard-boiled eggs paired with crisp cucumber slices topped with a smear of cream cheese and everything seasoning. A crunchy, savory, gluten-free snack packed with satisfying protein.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kristi + Lila
Kristi created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
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Total
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Equipment
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Time saver
Keep hard-boiled eggs prepped in the fridge for up to 5 days for an instant high-protein snack.
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Instructions
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Next: Peel 2 hard-boiled eggs and slice them…
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Peel 2 hard-boiled eggs and slice them…
Peel 2 hard-boiled eggs and slice them in half lengthwise. Set them on a small plate.
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Slice 0.5 medium cucumber into 0.25-inch (0.6 cm) thick rounds.
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Spread 1 tbsp (15g) of cream cheese…
Spread 1 tbsp (15g) of cream cheese evenly across the top of the cucumber rounds.
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Sprinkle 0.5 tsp of everything bagel seasoning over the cream cheese rounds.
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Plate the seasoned cucumber rounds alongside the…
Plate the seasoned cucumber rounds alongside the hard-boiled eggs, finish with a tiny pinch of salt on the egg yolks, and enjoy immediately.
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