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Avocado deviled eggs

October 2, 2024

Recipe

Avocados are a good source of monounsaturated fat. Egg yolks are a good source of lutein, which may protect vision.

Serves 6

Avocados are a good source of monounsaturated fat. Egg yolks are a good source of lutein, which may protect vision.

Cut eggs lengthwise and remove yolks. Discard half of the yolks.

In a medium bowl, combine the rest of the egg yolks, avocado, lime juice, mayonnaise, half of the parsley, cayenne pepper and garlic. Spoon mixture into egg whites. Garnish with the rest of the chopped parsley.

6 eggs, hard boiled
1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fats and oils Fruits Grains and grain products 1 Meats, poultry and fish Nuts, seeds and dry beans Sweets Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fruits Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products Nonstarchy vegetables Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates Fats Fruits 1 Protein and dairy Sweets Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 113 Calories 4 g Total carbohydrate 96 mg Cholesterol 2 g Dietary fiber 3 g Monounsaturated fat Potassium 5.5 g Protein 1.5 g Saturated fat 2 halves Serving size 108 mg Sodium 8.5 g Total fat