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Cumin and Chive Stuffed Eggs

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Cumin and Chive Stuffed EggsRomulo Yanes

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 (hors d'oeuvre) servings

Ingredients

6 large eggs
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and cooled
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives
Fresh lemon juice to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cover eggs with cold water by 1 inch in a saucepan and bring just to a boil. Remove from heat and let eggs stand, covered with lid, 17 minutes.

    Step 2

    Finely grind cumin seeds in an electric coffee/spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.

    Step 3

    Drain eggs, then rinse with cold water until no longer hot to the touch.

    Step 4

    Peel eggs, then halve lengthwise. Carefully remove yolks and mash in a bowl with a fork. Stir in mayonnaise, yogurt, 2 tablespoons chives, lemon juice, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste (filling will be loose).

    Step 5

    Spoon yolk into whites and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon chives.

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