Description
Crunchy-boiled eggs are filled with silky mashed avocado, lime zest, and herbs for a creamy, cholesterol-friendly appetizer. This plant-based twist delivers vibrant Mediterranean flavors with zero artificial additives in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
6 large hard-boiled eggs
1 large ripe avocado
1 tbsp lime juice, plus more to taste
1 tsp salt
1 tsp mixed herbs (optional)
Ice bath
Celery teardrops or radish slices (optional garnish)
Instructions
Fill a pot with water and eggs, bring to a boil.
Cover and remove from heat; let sit 12 minutes.
Transfer to ice bath until cool (3–4 minutes). Peel and pat dry.
Slice eggs lengthwise; pop yolks into a bowl.
Mash avocado until mostly smooth, then add yolks, lime juice, salt, and herbs.
Blend gently with a spatula, pressing through a sieve if preferred.
Season to taste and adjust lime/salt as needed.
Spoon mixture into egg white halves. Garnish if desired.
Notes
Farm-fresh eggs ensure clearest whites
Use key limes for extra brightness
Substitute guacamole blend if avocados are overripe
Chill filled eggs 30 minutes before serving
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 140mg