Skip to main content

Spicy Avocado-Stuffed Eggs

4.3

(33)

The Easter Bunny will get a kick out of these deviled eggs that are a little Mexican and a little Asian.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 20 hors d'oeuvres

Ingredients

10 large eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon wasabi paste (Japanese horseradish paste)*
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 plum tomato, seeded and finely chopped
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
1 firm-ripe Hass avocado, halved, peeled, pitted, and diced
*Available at Asian markets and some supermarkets

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In medium saucepan, combine eggs (in single layer) and cold water to cover. Bring to boil, turn off heat, cover pan, and let stand 18 minutes. Drain, add cold water to cover eggs, drain again, add several ice cubes to pan, and again add cold water to cover. Let stand until eggs are cold, about 3 minutes.

    Step 2

    Peel eggs and halve lengthwise. Carefully remove yolks and mash in large bowl with fork. Add mayonnaise, lime juice, wasabi paste, salt, and pepper and stir with fork until smooth. Fold in tomato, scallion, and chile. Fold in avocado. Spoon mixture into whites.

Read More
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
The golden, crunchy corners are worth fighting over.
Not stuffed shells. But not not stuffed shells either.
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Like spicy carrot rigatoni and weeknight-fancy ravioli with peas.
A veg-forward main or gets-along-with-everyone side.
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.
The most efficient method takes less than an hour, but you might not even need it.