Eggs have tons of health benefits, they’re nutritious and delicious. They are a staple in everyone’s kitchen.

Boiling eggs is the easiest and healthiest way to cook eggs, and you can have boiled eggs any time of the day.

You can use them as the main ingredient or include them in a recipe to elevate it.

There’s a variety of ways you can use boiled eggs, so here are some of my favorite boiled egg recipes.

30 Boiled Egg Recipe Ideas

Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps

350 calories

Ingredients

3 Egg, large – 216 calories
4 tsp Mayonnaise (tsp) – 128 calories
3 Lettuce leaves for lettuce wraps – 6 calories
1 Salt, dash – 0 calories
1 Pepper, dash – 0 calories

Instructions

Hard boil eggs by bringing a pot of water to boil (with eggs in the pot) and letting eggs boil for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and peel when cooled.
Chop eggs into small pieces.
Mix eggs with mayo, salt & pepper.
Add to lettuce wraps.

Deviled Eggs

408 calories

Ingredients

3 Egg, large – 216 calories
1 Tbsp Mayonnaise (Tbsp) – 97 calories
1 Salt, dash – 0 calories
1 Paprika, dash – 0 calories
0.3 Tbsp Mustard, regular (brown, deli, etc.) – 4.5 calories
2 cups Carrots, baby – 90 calories

Instructions

Hard boil eggs.
Once cooked and cooled, slice eggs in half and scoop out egg yolks.
Combine egg yolks, mayo, and seasonings in a bowl.
Spoon mixture evenly back into egg whites. Top with paprika.
Serve carrots on the side.
Note: 0.3 Tbsp = 1 tsp.

Hard Boiled Egg & Chicken Salad

503 calories

Ingredients

6 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, raw – 190 calories
1 Egg, large – 72 calories
4 cups Leafy greens, spinach, raw – 28 calories
2 Clementine – 80 calories
1 Tbsp Olive oil (Tbsp) – 119 calories
1 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar – 14 calories

Instructions

Spray pan with an oil spray.
Hard boil egg. Slice into quarters once cooked.
Cook chicken for ~8 minutes medium heat, until cooked through.
Combine all ingredients.
No chicken? Use tofu, tuna, or beans.

Egg-Salad Salad

328 calories

Ingredients

2 cups Leafy greens, lettuce, raw – 10 calories
1 cup Tomatoes, grape – 32 calories
2 Egg, large – 144 calories
1 Tbsp Mayonnaise (Tbsp) – 97 calories
2 Tbsp Dressing, creamy (e.g. ranch), light (less than 50 calories per 2 Tbsp) – 45 calories
1 Salt, dash – 0 calories
1 Pepper, dash – 0 calories

Instructions

Hard boil eggs.
Once cooled, cut into eighths and mix with mayo, salt & pepper.
Chop tomatoes in halves.
Combine all ingredients.
Note: The brand Bolthouse has low-calorie creamy dressings – they’re available at most large stores (e.g. Safeway, Target).
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Tzatziki Bowl

549 calories

Ingredients

4 Tbsp Tzatziki sauce – 160 calories
1 cup Carrots, baby – 45 calories
1 Cucumber, small – 32 calories
1 Sausage, chicken – 140 calories
1 Egg, large – 72 calories
2 oz Salmon fillet – 100 calories

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray it with an oil spray.
Bake sausage for 10 minutes, then add in salmon (top with salt & pepper) for another 10 minutes (so sausage bakes for 20 minutes), or until your sausage and salmon have cooked through.
Boil your egg by placing egg in a pot of water and bringing to a boil; boil for 7 minutes.
Fill the bottom of your container with tzatziki sauce.
Layer foods on top as shown in the picture.
No dairy? Use another dip e.g. hummus. No animal protein? Use tofu
and vegan sausage.

Pickled Eggs and Lentil Salad

459 calories

Ingredients

2 Egg, large – 144 calories
0.3 cup Jarred beets in vinaigrette – 35 calories
½ cup Lentils, cooked – 115 calories
½ Cucumber, small – 16 calories
¼ Bell pepper, red – 9.25 calories
1 cup Leafy greens, arugula, raw – 5 calories
¼ Onion, red – 13.75 calories
1 Tbsp Olive oil (Tbsp) – 119 calories
⅔ Tbsp Red wine vinegar (Tbsp) – 2.01 calories
1 Salt, dash – 0 calories
1 Pepper, dash – 0 calories

Instructions

Hard boil eggs. Peel once cooled.
Place eggs in a sealed cup or jar with beets overnight.
Cook lentils as instructed on package.
Chop all vegetables (besides arugula) into small pieces.
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients.
Serve eggs on the side.
Feel free to use any other nut or seed you prefer.

Egg & Chicken Salad

432 calories

Ingredients

1 Tomato, medium – 22 calories
2 cups Leafy greens, spinach, raw – 14 calories
1 Tbsp Relish – 15 calories
1 Egg, large – 72 calories
6 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, raw – 190 calories
1 Tbsp Olive oil (Tbsp) – 119 calories
1 Salt, dash – 0 calories
1 Pepper, dash – 0 calories

Instructions

Spray pan with an oil spray. Cube chicken. Chop tomato.
Hard boil egg. Once cooked, chop & mix with relish.
Cook chicken on medium heat for ~8 minutes, until cooked through.
Combine all ingredients.
No chicken? Use tofu, more eggs, or beans.

Hard Boiled Egg & Pomegranate Salad Box

449 calories

Ingredients

1 Egg, large – 72 calories
⅛ cup Pecans (cups) – 94 calories
⅓ cup Cheese, crumbled, feta – 133 calories
4 cups Leafy greens, spinach, raw – 28 calories
2 Tbsp Vinaigrette, light (less than 50 calories per 2 Tbsp) – 35 calories
½ cup Pomegranate seeds – 87 calories
1 Salt, dash – 0 calories

Instructions

Hard boil egg.
Mix pecans, feta, spinach, pom seeds, seasonings, & vinaigrette.
No dairy? Use more pecans.
Note: I like Trader Joe’s fat-free vinaigrette – but Paul Newman, Whole Foods, etc. all have good light dressings.