Avocado Angel Eggs 

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Serves: 12 person(s)

Preparation Time: 25 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins
Extra Time: 20 mins (if pre-cooking hard-cooked eggs)

Yield: 12 x 1/2-egg servings

A new version of the traditional devil eggs, these eggs add interest to any gathering.
Per serving: 64 calories, 4.9g fat and 106mg cholesterol
Saves: 34 calories, 2.1g fat and 108mg cholesterol

Ingredients:

Traditional Devil Eggs are made with the full egg including the yolk, hence they tend to be high in fat and cholesterol. Avocado Angel Eggs reduces the calories, fat and cholesterol, and increases the healthy monosaturated fats.

By replacing the high-fat egg yolk and mayonnaise with avocados. By adding additional spices and flavorful vegetables, these madeover eggs are "angelic".

To learn more about recipe makeovers see CalorieKing's library article "Smart Substitutes: Your Guide to Low-Calorie Cooking Alternatives".

Recipe Makeover
6 large hard cooked eggs, peeled 1 ripe fresh California Avocado 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/8 Tbsp coarse ground garlic powder 1 Tbsp finely chopped shallots or green onions 1 tsp capers mashed (optional) 24 - 36 slivers of red, yellow and/or green bell pepper (for garnish)

Traditional Recipe
6 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled 1 tsp mustard 2 Tbsp mayonnaise 1/4 tsp salt 1 pinch of black pepper 1 tsp lemon juice 12 dashes of paprika

Directions:

Slice each egg in half lengthwise removing egg yolks (egg yolks can be used in another recipe).

Cut avocado in half and remove seed. Peel avocado and cube.

In bowl combine avocado, lemon juice and garlic mashing to blend. Stir in shallots or green onions and capers, if desired.

Fill each egg white with avocado mixture. Garnish with bell pepper. Serve.

Author:

California Avocado Commission
CA Avocado Commission