Instant Pot Easter Eggs

Sitting outside pondering on things one day and thought to myself, "Why not cook and color your eggs at the same time?" A quick search showed me I wasn't the first to think of it, but I did learn a couple of tips and my method was spot on.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 hard-boiled eggs
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Ingredients

  • water, as needed

  • 8 tablespoons distilled vinegar

  • 40 drops food coloring

  • 8 large eggs

Directions

  1. Pour 1 cup water into a 6-quart multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and place a trivet inside.

  2. Set out 4 wide-mouth pint-sized canning jars and place 2 tablespoons vinegar into each one. Add 10 drops of food coloring of desired colors into each jar. Carefully place 2 eggs into each jar and fill with water. Set jars on the trivet.

  3. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  4. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 1 minute. Unlock and remove the lid.

  5. Use tongs to remove the canning jars and drain water carefully. Transfer eggs to an ice bath and let rest for 5 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

I used the basic colors of red, blue, yellow, and green as a test. Feel free to do 5 drops of red and 5 drops of blue for purple eggs or 5 drops of red and 5 drops of yellow for orange eggs.

Have your kids help assemble the jars so they are still involved in the coloring process but without the mess. Let them them decorate with non-toxic markers and stickers.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

72 Calories
5g Fat
0g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 72
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 78mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 6g 13%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 70mg 1%

* 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.

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