Green Avocado Deviled Eggs (Printable version)

Creamy avocado filling combined with fresh herbs creates a colorful, healthy, and delicious appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Filling

02 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

11 - Extra chopped chives and dill
12 - Paprika or chili flakes, optional

# How to Make:

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 to 12 minutes.
02 - Transfer eggs to an ice bath to cool completely. Peel the eggs and slice in half lengthwise.
03 - Gently scoop out the yolks into a medium bowl. Add avocado, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chives, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash and mix until smooth and creamy.
04 - Spoon or pipe the green filling back into the egg white halves.
05 - Garnish with extra herbs and a sprinkle of paprika or chili flakes if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The avocado makes the filling so lush and naturally green, you'll skip the food coloring entirely and still impress everyone.
  • It comes together faster than you'd expect, leaving you time to actually enjoy the party instead of sweating in the kitchen.
  • Your guests won't believe something this elegant is gluten-free and can be made vegetarian without anyone noticing the difference.
02 -
  • Avocado browns quickly once exposed to air, so add extra lemon juice the moment you mash it and make these no more than a few hours before serving.
  • If you're prepping ahead, keep the filling separate from the whites and assemble just before guests arrive—it takes two minutes and keeps everything pristine.
03 -
  • Use a piping bag with a large star tip to make these look restaurant-worthy without any extra skill, just practice one on a hidden egg white first.
  • Add the lemon juice right after mashing the avocado so it can start protecting the color from oxidation immediately, which is the difference between vibrant green and dull.
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