Appetizer Recipes
Avocado Angel Eggs
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 1 dozen large hard-cooked eggs, peeled
- 2 ripe California avocados
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or green onions
- 2 teaspoons capers, mashed (optional)
- Garnish: slivers of red, yellow or green bell pepper
Instructions
- Slice each egg in half lengthwise, removing egg yolk. Use egg yolks in another recipe.
- Cut avocado in half and remove seed. Peel and cube.
- In a bowl, combine avocado, lemon juice and garlic, mashing to blend.
- Stir in shallots or green onions and capers, if desired.
- Fill each egg half with avocado mixture. Garnish with bell pepper.
Nutrition
Per serving: 35 calories; 2g protein; 1g carbohydrate; 3g fat; 1g dietary fiber; 0 cholesterol; 55mg sodium
Attribution
Recipe used with permission from:
California Avocado Board