Devilish Green Eggs (Deviled eggs with Avocado)

Just because summer is over doesn't mean we cant cherish our favorite summer foods still. One food I know I grew up loving and hating was deviled eggs. Loved them when they were good, HATED them when they were bad. As I've grown older I've re-evaluated my relationship with these devilish eggs and I've come to conclude that I still love and hate them. I think everyone loves to hate them, but secretly we all really do adore them too. How can you not? Chefs serve them up with the finest fare and cooks everywhere make them by the case for pot lucks. They are uniquely American, less than extravagant little delights. Dress them up with crab meat, dress them down happily with ... the regular cast of characters. (mayo, pickle, onion etc.) Deviled eggs are not just Grammy food any more, there is a world of options and this option my friend is a good one. In a single word I will sell you: Avocado.

In recent years  the poor egg has had a lot of bad press. Cholesterol this, fat that, the deviled egg platter almost a thing of the past. Finally the lucky buggers are making a come back. From worst dressed to "power food" practically overnight, eggs are protein rich and a big bang for your buck. Late spring I was lucky enough to win an avocado basket from the lovely Jane Deere (blog). Amazing because avocado's are a favorite of mine, but definitely not cheap. I was left with a few quickly spoiling avocados, and this idea came to mind. Although I'm not a health buff I do try and pick my battles. This was one I felt was not worth mucking up with too many empty calories. Eggs as well as avocado are not low calorie foods however, they are nutrient dense. That being said I was still mighty tempted to go with Virginia Willis' Most Delicious Deviled eggs recipe. *spoiler: everything is better with butter, including deviled eggs* I fought the urge and went this route instead. This no recipe, Recipe is delicious, nutritious and green!

Devilish Green Eggs (Deviled eggs with Avocado)

No matter how hard I try to master the hard boiling technique I still fumble with the peeling. I end up with dodgy little pockmarked eggs, delicious often perfect done-ness but pretty? No, not at all. This is a no recipe "recipe." Essentially its a deviled egg with a guacamole filling instead of heavy mayo. A little sour cream rounds out the flavors for that desired creaminess. You can reserve some of the yolks for another use if you would like to avoid the "fat", but Avocado and eggs are considered power foods. Nutrient dense and good for your immunity, heart and health. Good fat, good calories = worth it.

4-6 hard boiled eggs,
1 ripe avocado, some
lime juice
fermented salsa
salt and pepper, Cayenne (optional)
*a teaspoon or so of sour cream
Chili powder

Peel and halve the hard boiled eggs lengthwise. Cut avocado and place in a bowl with salt and lime juice. Smash with a fork.

Place yolks in a bowl and combine with up to 1 tablespoon of sour cream and some fermented salsa. (or regular salsa) Add smashed avocado in with the yolk mixture a little at a time until you've reached a consistency and flavor you like.

Sprinkle with chili powder.

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