It’s going to be an egg-celent Halloween! Tea & Turmeric Spiced Deviled Eggs bring healthy balance to the season’s sugary treats. Plus, the center yolk filling looks like a little pumpkin thanks to the vibrant hue of turmeric and a tiny piece of sage sticking out of the top for a stem. Of course, you can eat these ANY time of year!
These pumpkin deviled eggs (no actual pumpkin in the recipe) are ridiculously easy to make. After eggs are hard boiled, they soak in a black tea- soy sauce mixture. That dark mixture “stains” the cracks and crevices. When peeled, they will look crazed and delightfully rotten. The longer you leave chilled in the tea soak (2-24 hours), the better the markings will come out. I got a little impatient on this batch, lol!
Ground turmeric is the secret ingredient that makes the filling orange and perfect Halloween deviled eggs and Thanksgiving deviled eggs. Bonus, it’s an anti-inflammatory superfood. The health benefits of turmeric are bountiful, and very helpful for an athlete or person pursing an active lifestyle.
Turmeric, which contains the plant compound curcumin has been shown to have analgesic properties and anti-inflammatory effects. Inflammation is a natural response to exercise and can lead to muscle soreness and fatigue, and incorporating turmeric into your diet may help expedite workout recovery. P.S. My Turmeric Mashed Potatoes are another favorite turmeric recipe I use to fuel workouts.
After mashing up the yolks with mayo of choice, it’s time to fill the egg white centers. I’ve NEVER been good with a piping bag to make it look pretty – but the best hack ever is to use a spring-loaded melon-baller (or cookie scoop) to gather up the filling and plop nicely on the of the eggs. Another tip to slicing the eggs in half cleanly and nicely is to use a drafted blade knife. Little bits of fresh sage make “stems” for these fall deviled eggs – you could also substitute another herb. This is a fun and festive Halloween snack that comes out cute ever time without having to be a professional food stylist (trust me, I don’t have the patience!).
These clever deviled eggs look like little autumn pumpkins, but contain no squash – only eggs, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper and turmeric for the signature orange hue of the season. Low in calories, high in protein – a smart snack for Halloween, Thanksgiving or any fall festival.
- 6 hard-boiled eggs unpeeled
- 4 black tea bags
- 2 cups water possible more
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise of choice
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp. yellow mustard
- Salt and ground pepper to taste
- Fresh sage snipped into little “stems”
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Heat about 2 to 2.5 cups water in large, microwave-safe dish and add 4 black tea bags. Add soy sauce and let all steep for 10 minutes or so while you prepare the eggs.
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Prepare hard-boiled eggs per your preferred method. I cover eggs just barely with cold water and bring to a rolling boil for 1 minute. Then I cover and turn off the heat for 12 minutes, followed by removing from pot and into a bowl of cold ice-water.
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Crack the shells of the hard-boiled eggs gently with a spoon. Do not remove the shell.
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Put the cracked eggs in the tea mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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Remove eggs from the refrigerator, peel carefully, and cut eggs in half lengthwise.
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Scoop out the egg yolks and transfer to a bowl.
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Set the whites aside.
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Mash the yolks with the mayonnaise, turmeric, mustard, and salt/pepper. Use a melon-baller to scoop the mixture into the egg white cavities.
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Garnish with snipped fresh sage.
