Beet-Dyed Valentine's Pink Deviled Eggs

Pink Deviled Eggs (Dyed with Beets)

Beet-Dyed Valentine's Pink Deviled Eggs Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes + chilling

Serves: 12 (24 halves)

Ingredients:

For the Eggs:

• 12 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled

• 2 medium beets, peeled and roughly chopped

• 2 cups water

• 1/4 cup white vinegar

For the Filling:

• Egg yolks from boiled eggs

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise

• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

• Salt and white pepper to taste

For Garnish:

• Mini Persian cucumber, thinly sliced

• Fresh dill sprigs

• Fresh chives or green onion, finely chopped

• Baby arugula

• Extra dill sprigs for platter

Method: Making Pink Deviled Eggs

1. Make Beet Dye:

   • Simmer chopped beets in water and vinegar for 20 minutes

   • Strain and cool liquid

   • Reserve beets for another use

2. Dye Eggs:

   • Place peeled eggs in cooled beet liquid

   • Refrigerate 30 minutes, turning occasionally for even color

   • For deeper pink color, leave eggs in beet juice longer

   • Remove and pat dry (Pat eggs very dry before filling to prevent liquid from seeping)

3. Make Filling:

   • Halve eggs lengthwise

   • Remove yolks to mixing bowl

   • Mash yolks with mayo, mustard, and vinegar until smooth

   • Season with salt and white pepper

4. Assembly:

   • Pipe or spoon filling into pink-tinted egg whites

   • Top each with a thin cucumber slice

   • Garnish with dill and chives

5. Presentation:

   • Line serving platter with fresh arugula

   • Place eggs among greens and tuck dill sprigs between eggs

   • Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve

Pairing Valentine's Themed Pink Deviled Eggs

Wine Pairings:

• Rosé Champagne

• Prosecco (try adding a splash of Chambord for Valentine's version)

• Dry Rosé

• Light Cava

• Moscato d'Asti for a sweeter option

Additional Plating Ideas:

Valentine's Theme:

• Arrange eggs in a heart shape

• Add edible flowers like pink pansies or rose petals

• Scatter pink peppercorns

• Include small radish roses

• Place in heart shaped dish

Other Garnish Ideas:

• Thinly sliced watermelon radish for extra pink

• Micro greens for height

• Fresh herb bouquets between eggs

• Edible flowers like purple basil blooms

• Pink sea salt for finishing

Full Appetizer Board: Pair with pink-hued items like...

• Smoked salmon

• Pickled shallots

• Watermelon radish

• Pink peppercorn-crusted cheese

• Rose-tinted crackers

• Fresh berries