This 46-Cent Protein-Packed Costco Find Is a Lunch Lifesaver

"As much hype as the "girl dinner" has received in recent months, the meal that is most likely to fit into this definition is lunch. Even though I work from home, that doesn't mean I want to pause in the middle of my workday to make a giant mess in my kitchen cooking something elaborate-and I don't want to eat one of those sad frozen meals, either."

"Each box includes 32 hard-boiled eggs, portioned into convenient packs of two, and retails for around $15. Perhaps most importantly, these eggs are always cooked to perfection; I never see any of those unpleasant gray rings that can sometimes appear around hard-boiled eggs that are over-cooked, and the whites are always just set without being tough or rubbery. One of those two-packs is always the start of my go-to girl lunch."

"From there, the possibilities are seemingly endless. Perhaps I'll add some cubes of cheddar, a few cornichons or olives, and whatever fresh fruit is lingering in the refrigerator to round out the plate. Throw a handful of nuts on the side, and perhaps a few crudites with a side of ranch dip, and you've got a lunch that will power you through the afternoon-and takes less than 10 minutes to assemble."

Kirkland Signature Organic Hard-Boiled Eggs come in boxes of 32, packaged as 16 two-egg packs and retail for about $15. The eggs are consistently cooked without gray rings, with whites set but not rubbery. A single two-pack serves as a quick lunch base that can be seasoned with salt, pepper, hot sauce, or spices. The eggs pair well with cheddar, cornichons, olives, fruit, nuts, and crudités to form a balanced plate. The eggs mash easily for heartier preparations and enable a versatile, under-10-minute midday meal suitable for people working from home.

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