Hard-Boiled Eggs with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
A simple, protein-dense snack featuring tender eggs and crunchy, roasted pumpkin seeds. Quick to assemble and completely dairy-free to fit your preferences.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
18 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Naylah + Lila
Naylah 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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
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
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
18 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Saucepan · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Place 2 eggs in a small saucepan…
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Place 2 eggs in a small saucepan…
Place 2 eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch (2.5cm).
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Heat the saucepan over high heat until…
Heat the saucepan over high heat until the water reaches a full rolling boil.
Look for: the water reaches a full rolling boil
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Turn off the heat
Turn off the heat, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it sit undisturbed for 10 minutes.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Transfer the eggs to a bowl filled…
Transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice water for 3 minutes to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Peel the eggs and slice them in…
Peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthways.
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Sprinkle the sliced eggs with 2 tbsp…
Sprinkle the sliced eggs with 2 tbsp of roasted pumpkin seeds and a pinch of black pepper, then serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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