With the help of pickled beets, kefir, and patience, these dashingly delicious Kefir Deviled Eggs are the perfect addition to any party! Lifeway Kefir can elevate any egg recipe you pair it with thanks to its creamy texture, excellent protein and probiotic content, and versatility. Add any seasonings or herbs of your choice and make this recipe your own!
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Actually Need to Know
With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.
Studies have shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school-age years. In addition, kefir made from whole milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium. It’s important to know that kefir contains a special trio: vitamin D, K, and calcium – all three crucial elements to support bone health. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is also a great source of all these nutrients, just in a different format for all the cheese lovers out there.
Prebiotics + Probiotics = A Healthier You
Prebiotics are non-living, non-digestible carbohydrates naturally found in a variety of fiber-rich plant foods. Your body actually can’t digest prebiotics, so they’re what probiotics feed off of to remain actively working in your digestive system. They help the digestive system by promoting the growth of good bacteria. Prebiotics and probiotics work together in balance to make sure our digestive system stays on track and regular. Research has found that consuming a variety of prebiotic and probiotic food sources may improve your body’s natural functions, including both your immune and digestive systems.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Lifeway Organic Organic Plain Whole Milk Kefir
- 6 large free-range eggs
- 1 16-ounce jar of pickled beets
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp crushed peppercorns
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp curry powder
- 1 Tbsp white vinegar
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh rosemary, pickled beets, and Farmer Cheese, to garnish
Directions
- Hard boil your eggs using your preferred method. When you're done cooking the eggs, shock with cold water, remove the shells, and set aside.
- To prepare the brine, pour the pickled beets into a large jar or bowl. Add the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, crushed peppercorns, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Gently place the peeled eggs into the brine, submerging them completely. Cover the jar and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, or up to three days.
- Remove the eggs from the brine and cut each in half. Scoop out the yolks and put them in a medium sized bowl.
- Add the mustard, kefir, curry, vinegar, and olive oil to the bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If the mixture is too thick, add additional kefir until desired consistency is reached.
- Using a pastry bag or plastic bag with the corner cut off, pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg halves. Garnish with chopped rosemary and pickled beets.
