Description
A delightful twist on classic deviled eggs, combining creamy avocado with rich eggs for a nutritious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Paprika for garnish
- Optional: diced tomatoes or cilantro for topping
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs by placing them in a pot and covering with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 9-12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath to cool.
- Peel the eggs gently. Slice in half lengthwise and remove the yolks.
- Prepare the filling by mashing the yolks with avocado, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fill the egg whites with the avocado mixture using a spoon or piping bag, creating a nice mound on top.
- Garnish with paprika and optional diced tomatoes or cilantro.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To prevent browning, cover the filling with plastic wrap.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Avocado, Deviled Eggs, Appetizer, Snack, Healthy Recipe