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Hard-Boiled Eggs & Jerky
A quick protein-packed lunch of boiled eggs and sugar-free beef jerky
275 kcalper serving22g protein1g carbs18g fat
Ingredients
- 3 Boiled eggs
- 50 g Beef jerky (no sugar)
Cooking Steps
Place the eggs in a small pan of cold water, bring to the boil, then simmer for 9-10 minutes for a fully firm yolk.
Drain and cool under cold running water for a minute, then peel.
Halve or quarter the eggs and arrange on a plate with the beef jerky alongside.
Serve at room temperature; this travels well for a portable lunch.
Plant & Growing Tips
Chives
- Not in the recipe, but grow chives to add a mild oniony freshness to the eggs.
- Plant chives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil.
- They grow well in pots and can be divided every few years to rejuvenate.
Parsley
- Not in the recipe, but grow parsley for a fresh, herbaceous garnish.
- Sow seeds in spring or autumn, keeping soil moist until germination, which can be slow.
- Choose a spot with partial shade in hot climates to prevent bolting.
Natural Pest Control
- Spray chives with a strong jet of water to dislodge aphids if they appear.
- Use companion planting with marigolds near parsley to deter nematodes and other pests.
- Hand-pick slugs and snails from young parsley plants.
Harvest
Chives
- Snip leaves from the base of the plant with scissors, leaving about an inch for regrowth.
Parsley
- Harvest outer stems at the base of the plant to encourage new growth from the centre.
