Egg halves filled with avocado, lime, and spices create flavorful vegetarian appetizers for gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Guacamole Filling
02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 2 tablespoons finely minced red onion
04 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
05 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
06 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1 Roma tomato, seeded and finely diced
→ Garnish
10 - Smoked paprika, for dusting
11 - Extra cilantro leaves, for garnish
# Step-by-Step 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 let stand for 10 minutes.
02 - Transfer eggs to an ice bath and cool for 5 minutes. Peel eggs and slice them lengthwise.
03 - Remove egg yolks and transfer to a mixing bowl. Mash yolks until smooth using a fork.
04 - Cut avocado, remove pit, and scoop flesh into the bowl. Mash yolks and avocado together until creamy.
05 - Add minced red onion, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, pepper, and diced tomato. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
06 - Spoon or pipe the guacamole mixture into each egg white half.
07 - Lightly dust with smoked paprika and garnish with extra cilantro leaves.
08 - Refrigerate until ready to serve.
