Description
Delightful avocado-deviled eggs with a festive twist, combining creamy avocados, zesty lime, and smoky paprika for a perfect holiday appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 2 medium ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, cover and let sit for 12-15 minutes. Cool, crack, and peel.
- Prepare the filling: Cut eggs in half, scoop yolks into a bowl and mash until crumbly.
- Add avocado and flavors: Mix in the mashed avocados, lime juice, minced garlic, and mayonnaise. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the filling and adjust salt, lime, and garlic to your preference.
- Fill the egg whites: Use a piping bag or spoon to fill egg whites with the avocado mixture and garnish with smoked paprika or herbs.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Notes
Serve fresh to avoid browning of the avocado. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: deviled eggs, avocado, holiday appetizer, festive, easy recipes