Avocado Deviled Eggs

My lovely daughter-in-law has been requesting these, so I had to share!

Ingredients

• 12 hard-boiled eggs
• 2-3 medium ripe avocados
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 TBS lime juice
• 1/4 tsp salt (we like Himalayan salt)
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Directions
1. Prepare the hard-boiled eggs:

Start by boiling your eggs. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let them simmer for about 10 minutes. After that, remove the eggs from the water and let them cool. You can also place them in a bowl of ice water to speed up the cooling process. (you can also make these in an Instapot with the 3-3-3 method!)

Once the eggs are cool enough to handle, carefully peel off the shells. Then, cut each egg in half lengthwise using a sharp knife. Gently scoop out the yolks and place them into a food processor. Set aside the egg whites for later.

2. Prepare the avocado and mix with yolks:

Cut each avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the green flesh with a spoon. Add the avocado pieces into the food processor with the egg yolks.

Add ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and some black pepper to taste. You can start with a little and adjust the seasoning later, depending on your taste.

Blend everything until it becomes a smooth, creamy mixture. If you don’t have a food processor, you can mash everything by hand using a fork for a chunkier texture. Mix until the ingredients are well combined.

3. Adjust the flavors and fill the eggs:

Taste the mixture and, if needed, add a little more salt, pepper, or garlic powder to get the flavor just right.

Now, you’re ready to fill the eggs. Place the creamy mixture into a piping bag. If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a plastic sandwich bag instead. Cut off one of the corners of the sandwich bag to create a small hole. This will act like a piping bag.

Pipe the avocado and egg yolk mixture into the hollowed-out egg whites. Fill each half generously, but don’t overfill to avoid spilling.

4. Garnish and serve:

Once the eggs are filled, sprinkle a little paprika on top for a bit of color. You can also add some freshly chopped cilantro for a burst of freshness.

Your deviled eggs are ready! You can serve them right away or, if you're not serving immediately, cover the eggs with plastic wrap and refrigerate them until you're ready to eat. They should stay fresh in the fridge for up to a few hours.

Tip: If you want to get creative, you can try adding other seasonings or ingredients, like a squeeze of lemon juice, chopped green onions, or a small dollop of hot sauce, to give your deviled eggs a unique twist!