Ikarian-Style Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs with Onion Skins

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Celebrate Greek Easter with a timeless tradition from the island of Ikaria—naturally dyed Easter eggs using onion skins. This eco-friendly method creates stunning, earthy red hues without artificial dyes. Plus, it’s a great way to embrace sustainability and share in the spirit of Greek hospitality. Learn how to make these vibrant eggs and discover creative ways to use the leftover onions in delicious Greek recipes like kremmydopita (onion pie), or a traditional onion-cheese pie from Mykonos, a recipe from My Greek Table.

Course breakfast, meze

Cuisine Greek

Keyword easter, eco-friendly egg dyeing, Greek Easter, Greek Easter traditions, Greek holiday recipes, Ikarian- style Easter eggs, naturally dyed Easter eggs, onion skin dye method, onion skin Easter eggs

PREP TIME 10 minutes

COOK TIME 28 minutes

SERVES 12

Ingredients

12 large eggs at room temperature
Water
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Onion peels skins from 10 – 12 large red onions
1 teaspoon olive or other oil for shining the eggs

Instructions

Add enough water to the pot to cover the eggs in one layer.
Stir in the vinegar.
Gently place the eggs in the water and cover with the onion skins. Cover and simmer for about a half hour, stirring gently about halfway through to be sure the eggs are fully submerged beneath and around the skins.
Remove with a slotted spoon. Cool.