❤️ Valentine’s Red Devilled Eggs

Colour of the Week - RED

Valentine’s doesn’t have to mean sugar. It can mean nourishment, warmth and heart-led food.

These are creamy, slightly tangy, beautifully pink-red devilled eggs - inspired by the Dutch-style chopped onion version and given a Valentine twist.

🛒 What You’ll Need (Makes 12 halves)

• 6 large free-range eggs

• 2–3 tbsp mayonnaise (or Greek yoghurt for a lighter option)

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp very finely chopped red onion

• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

• Pinch of black pepper

• Colour option of choice (see below)

Optional garnish:

• Chopped fresh chives

• Light sprinkle smoked paprika

• Tiny beet cubes

• Edible petals (if you’re feeling extra 🌸)

🥚 Step 1 - Boil the Eggs Properly

1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water.

2. Bring to the boil.

3. Once boiling, reduce to a gentle simmer for 9 minutes.

4. Transfer immediately into a bowl of ice-cold water.

5. Leave until fully cooled, then peel.

Tip - The cold shock prevents the grey ring around the yolk and keeps them looking fresh and bright.

🔪 Step 2 - Make the Filling

1. Slice eggs lengthways.

2. Carefully remove yolks into a bowl.

3. Mash yolks until smooth.

4. Add:

   • Mayonnaise or yoghurt

   • Dijon mustard

   • Apple cider vinegar

   • Salt and pepper

   • Very finely chopped red onion

5. Mix until creamy and smooth.

❤️ Step 3 - Choose Your Red

Most people don’t have beetroot powder in the cupboard - so here are easy options:

🌿 Option 1 - Fresh Cooked Beetroot (Natural & Easy)

• Finely grate 1–2 tsp ready-cooked beetrootOR

• Mash a small cube and stir into mixture

This creates a soft blush pink-red and adds gentle sweetness.

💖 Option 2 - Paprika + Tiny Drop of Colouring

• Add 1/4 tsp paprika

• Add 1–2 drops red food colouring

This gives a deeper Valentine red.

🌸 Option 3 - Red Onion Juice (Subtle Pastel)

If you’ve chopped red onion already, press some of the juice into the mixture.This creates a soft pink tint - more pastel unicorn than bold red.

🍷 Option 4 - Pomegranate Juice

Add 1 tsp reduced pomegranate juice for a tangy pink tone.

❤️ Option 5 - The Simple Option

Just use 1–3 drops red food colouring.Joy counts too.

🎀 Step 4 - Fill & Finish

1. Spoon mixture into a piping bag (or use a teaspoon).

2. Pipe back into egg whites.

3. Garnish lightly with chives, paprika or petals.

4. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.