Avocado Deviled Eggs

Ingredients and Weight:

• 8 large eggs (about 1 pound)
• 2 ripe avocados (about 1 pound)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

12-15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan. Add cold water to cover the eggs by about 1 inch. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let stand for 12-15 minutes, or until the eggs are hard-boiled.
2. Drain the hot water and immediately run cold water over the eggs until they are completely cool. Peel the eggs and cut them in half lengthwise.
3. Remove the yolks and transfer them to a small bowl. Mash the yolks with a fork.
4. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop out the flesh. Mash the avocado with a fork until smooth.
5. Add the avocado, sour cream, mayonnaise, red onion, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mashed yolks. Mix until well combined.
6. Spoon the avocado filling into the egg white halves. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutritional Information per Serving (1 deviled egg):

• Calories: 120
• Fat: 9 grams
• Saturated Fat: 2 grams
• Cholesterol: 65 milligrams
• Sodium: 110 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 4 grams
• Protein: 5 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and flavorful
• Easy to prepare
• Visually appealing
• Perfect for parties or appetizers

User Comments:

• "These deviled eggs are so delicious! I love the creamy avocado filling."
• "These are the perfect party appetizer. They're easy to make and everyone loves them."
• "The avocado filling is so smooth and flavorful. I could eat these all day long."
• "I'm not a big fan of deviled eggs, but these were really good. The avocado filling made them so creamy and rich."
• "These are the prettiest deviled eggs I've ever seen! The cilantro garnish really makes them look special."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To prevent the avocado filling from browning, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of white vinegar.
• If the avocado filling is too thick, add a little more sour cream or mayonnaise.
• If the avocado filling is too thin, add a little more mashed avocado.
• To make deviled eggs ahead of time, prepare the filling and stuff the eggs up to 24 hours in advance. Store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve.