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Avocado Deviled Eggs

A creamy and flavorful twist on traditional deviled eggs, using ripe avocados for a healthier option.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Eggs
  • 6 large eggs hard-boiled
Avocado Mixture
  • 1 medium ripe avocado peeled and pitted
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon paprika for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Eggs
  1. Place the eggs in a pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. After 10 minutes, transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool for 5 minutes.
Make the Filling
  1. Peel the cooled eggs and slice them in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the avocado, lime juice, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mash together until smooth.
Assemble the Deviled Eggs
  1. Spoon or pipe the avocado mixture back into the egg whites.
  2. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and paprika for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For a creamier filling, you can add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or mayonnaise to the avocado mixture.

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