Green deviled eggs! Hardboiled egg halves, stuffed with avocado! In place of mayo we're packing these egg halves with avocado. This is without question a protein-rich and healthy fat-filled snack!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Deviled Eggs, Snack, Stay Healthy
Servings: 6people
Ingredients
12hardboiled Eggs
2medium avocados
sea saltoptional
paprikaoptional
Instructions
*Boiled Eggs
PLACE eggs in saucepan large enough to hold them in a single layer
ADD cold water to cover eggs by 1 inch
HEAT over high heat just to boiling
REMOVE from burner
COVER pan. LET EGGS STAND in hot water about 12 minutes for large eggs (9 minutes for medium eggs; 15 minutes for extra-large)
DRAIN immediately and serve warm. OR, cool completely under cold running water or in bowl of ice water, then REFRIGERATE
Deviled Eggs
Boil 12 eggs and peel them*.
When cooled, slice eggs in half long ways and scoop out the yolk. Discard yolk or save for a future recipe.
Slice avocado in half. Discard the seed.
Scoop out avocado into a bowl and mash with a fork. Evenly divide mashed avocado among egg white halves and pack in the center.
Sprinkle salt and paprika on top to taste. Serve.
Notes
APPROXIMATE NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS PER SERVING: 141 calories, 8.5 grams of protein, 6 grams of carbohydrates, 10 grams of fat, and 4 grams of dietary fiber.