Description
Elevate your gatherings with these avocado deviled eggs, where creamy avocados blend seamlessly with traditional flavors. Each bite offers a zesty, velvety filling that will leave your guests wanting more. Perfect for brunches, picnics, or late-night snacks, this recipe is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 2 ripe avocados
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: paprika or chopped chives
Instructions
- Boil the eggs by placing them in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, cover, and remove from heat after boiling. Let sit for 12 minutes.
- Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool.
- Once cooled, peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the yolks into a bowl.
- Mash the yolks with ripe avocado, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Generously spoon or pipe the filling back into each egg white half.
- Garnish with optional toppings like paprika or chopped chives before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 egg halves (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. - Enhance flavor by adding spices such as cayenne pepper or fresh herbs like cilantro. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days but avoid reheating.