One Delicious Picnic

Avocado-Cilantro Deviled Eggs

recipe by patterson watkins
photo by shana smith

Avocado-Cilantro Deviled Eggs

recipe by patterson watkins
photo by shana smith

It’s hard to imagine a picnic spread without deviled eggs, but if you’re really looking to impress, there are plenty of ways you can spice up this classic—including this recipe, which incorporates avocado for a slightly healthier twist.

Ingredients:
  • 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and halved
  • 1½ avocados, peeled and diced
  • ¼ c. low-fat sour cream or mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp. cilantro
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. celery salt
  • One lime, zested, juice of ½
  • Cilantro, for garnish
  • Lime wedge, for garnish
  • Paprika, for garnish


Print Recipe
  1. Cut the hard-boiled eggs in half. Add the yolks to a blender, and set the whites aside.
  2. Add avocado to the blender, and mix.
  3. Add in the sour cream or mayonnaise, cilantro, black pepper, salt, and celery salt.
  4. Zest the lime, and add the zest and juice from half the lime to the blender. Blend until smooth.
  5. Fill a piping bag with the mixture, and pipe a small amount into the center of each egg.
  6. Garnish with cilantro, a lime wedge, and a sprinkle of paprika.
  7. Makes 12 deviled eggs

Posted in May 2020 on Mar 06, 2020