Eggs filled with guacamole, avocado, lime, cilantro, and tomato for a fresh appetizer or snack.
# Ingredient List:
→ Guacamole Filling
02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 2 tablespoons finely minced red onion
04 - 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
05 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
06 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
07 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
08 - 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1 Roma tomato, seeded and finely diced
→ Garnish
10 - Smoked paprika, for dusting
11 - Extra cilantro leaves, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover, remove from heat, and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
02 - Transfer eggs to an ice bath and cool for 5 minutes. Peel eggs and slice each one in half lengthwise.
03 - Carefully remove yolks from the egg halves and place them in a medium mixing bowl. Mash yolks using a fork until finely crumbled.
04 - Slice avocado, remove pit, and scoop flesh into bowl with yolks. Mash together until smooth and creamy.
05 - Incorporate minced red onion, jalapeño if using, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, ground black pepper, and diced tomato. Stir thoroughly to blend ingredients.
06 - Spoon or pipe guacamole mixture into each egg white half, filling generously.
07 - Lightly dust each filled egg with smoked paprika and add additional cilantro leaves for garnish.
08 - Refrigerate until ready to serve. Present chilled for best flavor and texture.
