Is your snack tooth is more salty than sweet? In need of original, nutritious ideas to tide you over until your next meal? We've got the solution for you. Hard-boiled eggs, 3 succulent versions to vary your snacks and satisfy your cravings in a magnificent way.
Preparation
5
min
Cooking
0
min
Portion
1
Ingredients
- 1 large egg, hard-boiled, cut lengthwise into 2 pieces
- 2.5 ml (½ tsp) green onion, finely chopped
- 2.5 ml (½ tsp) soy sauce, reduced in sodium
- 1.25 ml (¼ tsp) ginger root, peeled and finely chopped (jarred pickled ginger available)
- 1.25 ml (¼ tsp) sesame oil
- 1.25 ml (¼ tsp) rice vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
Topping
- Sesame seeds, to taste
Preparation
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except the egg.
- Top each egg half with the mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
Can be kept for 5-7 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Try these other flavor variation
Smoked salmon version
- 1 large egg, hard-boiled, cut lengthwise into 2 pieces
- 30 g (1 oz) smoked salmon, chopped
- 5 ml (1 tsp) 0% plain yogurt (or light mayonnaise)
- 2.5 ml (½ tsp) capers, chopped
- 2.5 ml (½ tsp) chives, finely chopped
- 1.25 ml (¼ tsp) lemon juice
- Dill, to taste, optional
Curry version
- 1 large egg, hard-boiled, cut lengthwise into 2 pieces
- 5 ml (1 tsp) 0% plain yogurt (or light mayonnaise)
- 1.25 ml (¼ tsp) whole-grain mustard
- 1.25 ml (¼ tsp) curry powder
- 1 pinch salt
- Parsley, to taste
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Quebec City
