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Mexican Deviled Eggs

A spicy twist on classic deviled eggs, featuring avocado, lime, and jalapeño for a flavorful appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Eggs
  • 6 large eggs hard-boiled
Filling
  • 1 medium ripe avocado mashed
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon jalapeño finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream optional
  • 1 teaspoon paprika for sprinkling

Method
 

Prepare the Eggs
  1. Place the eggs in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Once boiling, cover the pot and remove from heat. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Transfer eggs to an ice bath to cool for 5 minutes, then peel.
Make the Filling
  1. Slice the peeled eggs in half lengthwise and remove the yolks.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the yolks with avocado, mayonnaise, lime juice, jalapeño, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Assemble the Deviled Eggs
  1. Spoon or pipe the filling back into the egg whites.
  2. Garnish with chopped cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of paprika.
  3. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 2g

Notes

For a spicier version, add more jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce to the filling.

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