Description
A modern twist on a classic appetizer, these Avocado Deviled Eggs offer a creamy filling of avocado, lime, and spices, beautifully garnished for a refreshing and elegant treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the eggs: Start by gently cutting the hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise. Carefully remove the yolks, placing them in a mixing bowl.
- Mix the filling: In the bowl with the yolks, mash them thoroughly with a fork or potato masher until you achieve a smooth consistency. Add the avocado, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until creamy.
- Fill the egg whites: Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each egg white half generously with the avocado mixture.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped cilantro or crushed red pepper flakes on top.
- Serve or store: Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate for later.
Notes
If making ahead, add lime juice to the avocado mixture to prevent browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg