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Christmas Holly Avocado Deviled Eggs

Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 6 hard-boiled eggs peeled
  • 1 large avocado
  • 3 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: cayenne pepper to taste

For Garnish:

  • 1 small tomato diced small
  • Extra cilantro leaves

Instructions

  • Slice the eggs in half lengthwise and place on a platter. Remove the yolks and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, add avocado, lime, cilantro, egg yolks from 3 whole yolks (discard the remaining yolks), salt and pepper to taste and optional cayenne pepper. Mash with a fork until smooth.
  • Optional: If using a piping bag and tip to fill the eggs, place the ingredients in a small food processor and pulse until smooth. This gives a smoother consistency and breaks down the cilantro better, which will avoid clogging the piping tip when adding the filling. Skip this step if you are simply spooning in the filling.
  • If piping the filling into the eggs, spoon the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Fill each egg with avocado filling.
  • Garnish with 2 cilantro leaves and 2-3 diced tomato pieces to resemble Christmas Holly.
  • Refrigerate eggs until ready to serve.

Notes

This recipe should be prepared the same day as serving. The lime helps the avocado to keep its green color for several hours.