Green Deviled Eggs Avocado

# What You Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Filling

02 - 1 ripe avocado

03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

05 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

06 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

07 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

09 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

10 - Smoked paprika for sprinkling

11 - Extra chopped fresh chives

# How-To Steps:

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 minutes.

02 - Drain and cool the eggs under cold running water. Peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.

03 - Remove the yolks and place them in a medium bowl.

04 - Add the avocado, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the yolks. Mash together until smooth and creamy.

05 - Spoon or pipe the avocado filling into the egg white halves.

06 - Sprinkle with smoked paprika and extra chives. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Suggestions:

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They look fancy enough for company but come together faster than you'd think, which means less stress and more time enjoying people.
The avocado filling tastes indulgent without being heavy, so you can eat more than one without feeling guilty.

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An avocado that's too soft will turn the filling into a brown mess within hours, so aim for one that's ripe but still has a tiny bit of resistance.
The lemon juice is non-negotiable—it both flavors the filling and prevents the avocado from oxidizing and turning gray, which looks unappetizing no matter how good it tastes.

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