Description
Creamy deviled eggs with mashed avocado.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Paprika for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place eggs in a single layer in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 12 minutes.
- Drain eggs and transfer to a bowl of ice water. Let stand until completely cooled, about 15 minutes.
- Peel eggs and cut in half lengthwise. Carefully remove yolks and place in a medium bowl. Place egg white halves on a serving platter.
- Add avocado, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the yolks. Mash with a fork until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon or pipe the avocado mixture into the egg white halves.
- Garnish with paprika if desired.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- For easier peeling, use eggs that are a few days old.
- Adjust seasonings to your taste.
- These are best served the same day they are made.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 deviled eggs
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Avocado, Deviled Eggs, Appetizer, Easy Recipe