Best 3 Greek Easter Eggs Recipes

Greek Easter eggs, also known as tsougrisma or kokkina avga, are a traditional part of the Greek Orthodox Easter celebration. These boiled eggs are dyed a deep red color, symbolizing the blood of Christ and his resurrection. They are often served as part of the Easter meal, and are also used in a traditional game called tsougrisma, where two people tap their eggs together until one of them cracks. Greek Easter eggs are a beautiful and delicious way to celebrate this special holiday, and there are many different recipes available for making them.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GREEK EASTER EGGS

Greek Easter Eggs image

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.

Provided by smgormas

Categories Appetizers and Snacks

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 82.1 mg, Sugar 10 g

RED EASTER EGGS FOR GREEK EASTER BREAD

Red Easter Eggs For Greek Easter Bread image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Holiday Planning & Ideas Easter Easter Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

10 large brown eggs
6 cups water, plus more for boiling eggs
1 ounce red food coloring
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

Steps:

Place eggs in a large pot, cover with 2 inches of water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover pot and remove from heat. Let stand 7 minutes. Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and let stand until chilled, about 10 minutes; drain.
Pour the 6 cups water into a large bowl. Stir in food coloring and vinegar until combined. Add eggs and let stand until deep red, about 2 hours. Lightly rinse eggs under running water and let dry on a paper towel-lined plate.

GREEK HARD BOILED EGGS EASTER STYLE

Greek Hard Boiled Eggs Easter Style image

You know when you have all those leftover easter eggs? I learned how to eat them this way from my family and was told it is Greek (as I am told most things are LOL!). So, here you go, it is simple, yet good :)

Provided by Sunday

Categories Breakfast

Time 6m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 eggs, Hard boiled
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch sea salt
1 pinch black pepper

Steps:

Peel your leftover Easter egg (or just regular hard boiled egg).
Slice the eggs into pieces widthwise.
juice lemon half or just put lemon juice over egg slices.
drizzle olive oil.
sprinkle salt and pepper.
enjoy!

Tips:

Use fresh, vibrant eggs. Older eggs may not have as much flavor and may not dye as evenly.
Choose natural dyes. Natural dyes, such as those derived from beets, onion skins, paprika, or turmeric, are safer and more environmentally friendly than artificial dyes. You can also use food coloring if you prefer.
Prepare your eggs properly. Wash your eggs in warm water before dyeing them to remove any dirt or debris. If you are using hard-boiled eggs, let them cool completely before dyeing them.
Experiment with different techniques. There are many different ways to dye eggs. You can dip them in a single color, create patterns with multiple colors, or even use stickers or stencils to create unique designs.
Be creative. Have fun and experiment with different colors and techniques to create your own unique Easter eggs.

Conclusion:

Dyeing Easter eggs is a fun and easy activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little creativity, you can create beautiful and unique eggs that will add a festive touch to your Easter celebration.