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Avocado Deviled Eggs
These avocado-deviled eggs are devilishly delicious. The filling is a snap to make and can even be made in advance (the night before). Be prepared, these are always the first to go!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 234 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 avocados ripe
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoon shallot minced, or red onion
- 1 Jalapeño seeded and finely chopped (use just ½ the jalapeno for less heat)
- 2 or 3 dashes hot sauce like Tobasco
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chives chopped, for garnish
- ½ cup breadcrumbs toasted, See NOTES
Instructions
Make the Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Place the eggs in a large pot and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and cover for 12 minutes.
- Remove the eggs from the hot water with a slotted spoon. Rinse them with cool water. Set aside. (These can be made 24 hours in advance).
Cup of Yum
Make the Avocado Filling and Assemble
- Peel the hard boiled eggs and cut them in half, lengthwise.
- Using a spoon, scoop out the yolks and set aside.
- Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits.
- Scoop out the avocado flesh and place in a large bowl.
- Add all of the yolks and the remaining ingredients and stir and roughly mash with the back of a fork.
- Use a spoon to transfer a heaping pile of the avocado mixture into each of the egg whites.
- Top with a sprinkle of toasted breadcrumbs and snipped chives.
Notes
- NOTE: Watch the video near the top of the recipe for visual guidance.
- NOTE:
- The filling can be made up to 12 hours before serving. The eggs can be assembled several hours before serving. Keep covered (with plastic wrap) in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Toasted Breadcrumbs:
- Cut the crusts off of half of a baguette or crusty loaf of bread.
- Tear into pieces and then pulverize in your food processor until crumbs are formed (about 2 minutes).
- Melt 2 tablespoon unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring often, until golden (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in 1 minced clove of garlic and a healthy pinch of salt.
Nutrition Information
Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
187mg
(62%)
Sodium
359mg
(15%)
Potassium
436mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
422IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 187mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 359mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 422IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.