Steam Boiled Eggs

Stove-Top Method:
1. Place a steamer insert into a pot and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to just below a boil.
2. Add eggs to steamer insert and steam for 15 minutes.
3. Immediately transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water until cool enough to handle.
4. Make a small crack on the large end of each egg and place eggs back into the ice water for about 20 minutes. Peel.

Instant Pot Method:
1. Place steamer rack in instant pot and add water to just below rack. Add eggs.
2. Seal pot and use steam function for 5 minutes.
3. Release pressure.
4. Once safe to open, transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water until cool enough to handle.
5. Make a small crack on the large end of each egg and place eggs back into the ice water for about 20 minutes. Peel.

Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs

Boiled Easter Egg Dyes
Ingredients:
Purple = 1½ cup shredded red beets
Rust = 7 yellow onion skins
Yellow = 3 tbsp ground turmeric or cumin
Orange = 3 tbsp chili powder
Sky Blue = 1½ cups shredded red cabbage
Green = 2 cups spinach

Directions:
1. Bring 2 cups water to a rolling boil. Add coloring agent.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or longer to deepen the color.
3. Strain liquid into a large mason jar, and allow to cool to room temperature, 2-3 hours.
4. Stir in 2 tablespoons white vinegar and add hard-boiled eggs.
5. Seal the jar, and refrigerate overnight or until the egg is the desired color.
6. Rub dried eggs with a dab of vegetable oil to give them a shinier finish (optional).

Non-Boiled Easter Egg Dyes
Ingredients:
Blue = 2 cups grape juice
Royal Blue = 2 cups blueberry juice
Brown = 2 cups brewed coffee

Directions:
1. Strain liquid into a large mason jar.
2. Stir in 2 tablespoons white vinegar, and add hard-boiled eggs.
3. Seal the jar, and refrigerate overnight or until the egg is the desired color.
4. Rub dried eggs with a dab of vegetable oil to give them a shinier finish (optional).