Green Avocado Deviled Eggs (Printable Version)

Creamy avocado and fresh herbs create a colorful, healthy, spring-inspired appetizer perfect for any gathering.

# What You Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Filling

02 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

11 - Extra chopped chives and dill
12 - Paprika or chili flakes, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 10 to 12 minutes.
02 - Transfer eggs to an ice bath to cool completely. Peel the eggs and slice in half lengthwise.
03 - Gently scoop out the yolks into a medium bowl. Add avocado, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chives, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash and mix until smooth and creamy.
04 - Spoon or pipe the green filling back into the egg white halves.
05 - Top with extra herbs and a sprinkle of paprika or chili flakes, if desired.
06 - Serve chilled until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The avocado makes these feel luxurious without any fuss, turning a familiar appetizer into something guests actually get excited about.
  • You can have them ready in under thirty minutes, which means you can bring homemade food to a party without spending your whole afternoon in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Avocado oxidizes quickly once it's cut and exposed to air, so don't assemble these more than two hours before serving unless you want them to look gray and sad instead of that vibrant spring green.
  • The lemon juice is your secret weapon for fighting browning, so don't skip it or reduce it thinking it won't make a difference—it genuinely does.
03 -
  • Use a piping bag to fill the eggs if you're bringing them to a gathering where presentation matters—it takes about two extra minutes and makes them look considerably more polished than a spoon ever could.
  • Keep a bowl of ice water and paper towels nearby while you're peeling the eggs so you can keep your hands clean and your workspace organized without constant trips to the sink.
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