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These avocado deviled eggs are great as a snack or side.
Yield
4
Prep time
5 minutes
Cook time
14 minutes
Total time
19 minutes
Ingredients
2 large eggs
1/4 large avocados (peeled and pit removed)
1 teaspoon lemon juice (or vinegar (e.g. white distilled, apple cider), to taste)
1 teaspoon olive oil (or avocado oil, as needed to adjust the consistency)
1 pinch salt ( to taste)
1 pinch black pepper (to taste)
1 pinch paprika (to taste)
Steps
- To hard-boil eggs, place in a medium to large saucepan and cover with water by about 1 inch. Bring the water to a boil, then turn off the heat and cover with a lid. Let sit for 12-13 minutes, then carefully transfer to ice water
- Peel the hardboiled eggs, then slice in half lengthwise.
- Remove the yolks from the egg halves and transfer to a small bowl. Mash into small pieces with a fork.
- Add the avocado, lemon juice or vinegar, oil, salt, and black pepper. Mash with the fork to combine, adding more lemon juice or vinegar and/or oil to adjust the flavor and consistency as desired.
- Using two spoons, one to scoop and one to scrape, divide the egg yolk-avocado mixture between the egg white halves (~1 tablespoon each).
- Sprinkle the paprika over the tops of the filled eggs.
- Serve right away, or chill before serving if desired.
Notes
Consider adding other spices such as garlic powder, onion powder, or cayenne
Meal Type:
Snack
Category:
30 Minutes or Less, Kid-Friendly
Food group:
Protein
Season:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Cuisine:
Vegetarian
