Vegan hard-boiled eggs are likely going to make farmers angry, but the truth is that in a land of 60 million people, there is not enough land for everyone to eat free-range. And vegans are never going to eat eggs (due to male chicks being ground up on birth, and older hens being killed when they no longer lay eggs). So whatever your diet, vegan hard-boiled eggs are here to stay! So let’s learn more about them.
These vegan hard-boiled eggs (School Night Vegan) are made with silken tofu and kala namak (eggy-tasting black salt). Not only can you choose between a runny or hard yolk, but they have more protein than a real egg!
Before cooking, read up on kitchen safety for people and pets. For bought versions, you can recycle soft packaging at supermarket bag bins, if your council does not recycle at kerbside.
What Are Vegan Hard-Boiled Eggs?
They are simply made from plant-based ingredients to look and often taste like hard-boiled eggs. Usually they are made with silken tofu (try Tofoo, made in Yorkshire!) and set with agar-agar (a seaweed alternative to gelatine), and usually contain black salt (which makes things taste and smell ‘eggy!’)
Where to Buy ‘Vegan Hard-Boiled Eggs’
Neggst has created vegan ‘hard-boiled’ and ‘poached’ eggs with a runny yolk! Soon to go on sale, these are made with legumes, and the German company has secured millions of Euros in investment, suggesting you serve these with black salt, for that authentic eggy taste. California’s Yo Egg is similar (made with chickpeas) also in hard-boiled and poached versions.
WunderEggs (USA) is an interesting company that makes plant-based hard-boiled eggs from nuts, yeast, rosemary extract, spices and black salt. This makes a good ‘egg salad’ for sandwiches.
Why Don’t Vegans Eat Eggs?
Even free-range eggs sometimes are from farmers who kill male chicks at birth (no financial value) or kill older hens when laying slows down. Commercial farming tends to rush when sexing the chicks, so sometimes they get mixed up. This is what happened during the pandemic when one woman bought three duck eggs (presumed unfertilised) from Waitrose. But they hatched (thankfully she knew what she was doing). She named them Beep, Peep & Meep!
How to Use Vegan Hard-Boiled Eggs in Your Diet
Consider a classic potato salad, creamy with a touch of mustard, and chopped vegan eggs for texture. Or, how about slicing them over a fresh garden salad for a protein-packed lunch? Stuffed sandwiches with a touch of vegan mayo can also hit the spot.
When hunger strikes between meals, pair these eggs with crunchy veggies or whole-grain crackers. A sprinkle of seasoning or a dash of hot sauce can lift the taste to new heights. They’re perfect for picnics or when you fancy a simple nibble.
Plant-Based Scotch Eggs!
Scotchiee’s are plant-based Scotch eggs, ideal pub grub treats. Created by the Willy Wonka of plant-based food, she returned to Worcestershire after the pandemic, and got to work creating this small business that sells online and wholesale to shops and restaurants. These are handmade from sustainable ingredients, and have super reviews.
