Deviled Avocados
Indulge in the creamy goodness of deviled avocados, a delightful twist on traditional deviled eggs. These flavorful avocado halves are filled with a zesty and rich egg mixture, making them the perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, deviled avocados will wow your guests and elevate your gatherings. Enjoy each bite packed with nutrition and deliciousness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2 (2 halves per person) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
- Hard-boil the eggs: Place eggs in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, then turn off heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Cool and chop: Transfer eggs to an ice bath, cool, peel, and chop finely.
- Mash avocados: Halve avocados, remove pits, scoop out flesh into a bowl, and mash until smooth yet slightly chunky.
- Mix filling: Combine mashed avocado with chopped eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well blended. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Fill avocado halves: Generously spoon the mixture back into the avocado shells.
- Garnish & serve: Sprinkle paprika on top for added flavor and color. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled avocado half (90g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a tangy twist, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise. Add diced jalapeños for extra heat or incorporate fresh herbs like cilantro or dill for enhanced flavor.