Greek Easter Eggs

Name: Greek Easter Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 135 min
Ingredients: 5 cups water; 12 yellow onions, skins removed and reserved; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 12 eggs; olive oil

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I found how to make this dye online, but I changed the technique because I did not get good results that way. The first Easter that I celebrated with my husband's family was wonderful. After Easter dinner, a tray of red-dyed hard-boiled eggs was placed on the table. (The deep red eggs remind us of the blood of Christ.) Everyone chose one egg and then paired up two-by-two. Taking the eggs and matching fat or pointed end to end, as they said 'Christos Anesti' they tapped the ends of the eggs together and whoever's egg remained unbroken 'won'. This continued (both ends of the egg can be used as long as matching ends tap each other) until the last person had at least one end of their egg in tact. This was a fun and joy-filled way to help celebrate.

Recipe by smgormas

Published on April 3, 2019

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 hard-boiled dyed eggs

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Ingredients

5 cups water
12 yellow onions, skins removed and reserved
2 tablespoons white vinegar
12 eggs
olive oil

Directions

Combine water, onion skins, and vinegar in a pot; bring to a boil. Set aside onions for another use. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer, stirring occasionally to make sure skins are submerged, for 30 minutes. Remove pot from heat, remove cover, and cool dye to room temperature, at least 30 minutes.
Remove skins from dye and discard skins. Place eggs in the dye and bring to a boil; cook for 15 minutes. Remove pot from heat and leave eggs in the dye until a deep red color is reached, about 30 minutes more.
Transfer eggs to a wire rack to dry, about 15 minutes.
Rub olive oil onto each egg to make them shiny. Store eggs in the refrigerator.

Cook's Note:

Before adding your eggs to the dye, test your eggs to make sure they all sink in water. If an egg floats, it may be an old egg and will not stay submerged for an even dye.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount for the onion. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

172	Calories
6g	Fat
22g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 172
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 186mg	62%
Sodium 82mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 17mg	84%
Calcium 82mg	6%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 399mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.