Whip up these creamy and delicious Avocado Deviled Eggs for a quick and satisfying snack or appetizer. They’re a healthier twist on a classic, perfect for any occasion.
Author:Chloe Thompson
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:12 deviled egg halves
Category:Appetizer
Method:Boiling and Mashing
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
6 large eggs
1 ripe avocado, pitted and scooped
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Paprika for garnish
Instructions
Boil eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10-12 minutes.
Cool and peel: Transfer eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes. Peel the eggs.
Halve eggs: Cut each egg in half lengthwise and scoop out the yolks into a medium bowl.
Mash yolks and avocado: Add the avocado to the bowl with the yolks. Mash with a fork until smooth.
Add other ingredients: Stir in Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined and creamy.
Season: Season the mixture with salt and pepper to your liking.
Fill egg whites: Spoon or pipe the avocado-egg mixture back into the hollows of the egg whites.
Garnish: Sprinkle with paprika.
Serve: Arrange on a platter and serve immediately.
Notes
For a smoother filling, you can mash the avocado and yolks with a hand mixer or food processor.
Adjust the amount of Dijon mustard and lemon juice to suit your taste.
Feel free to add other seasonings like garlic powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper.