I loved making this recipe as a kid. My dad taught me this one, but instead of calling them deviled eggs, will refer to the recipe as Angel Eggs. Provecho. 

🥑 Avocado Angel Eggs

🍽 Ingredients (Serves 4–6):

• 6 pastured eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
  
• 1 ripe organic avocado, peeled and pitted
  
• 1 ½ tsp organic Dijon mustard
  
• 1 tsp freshly squeezed organic lemon juice
  
• ½ tsp organic garlic powder
  
• ¼ tsp sea salt (to taste)
  
• Pinch of organic black pepper
  
• ½ tsp organic paprika (plus more for garnish)
  
• Optional: chopped organic chives or parsley for garnish
  

👨‍🍳 Directions:

1. Boil and cool the eggs: Hard boil your pastured eggs (about 10 minutes), then cool them in an ice bath. Peel and slice in half lengthwise.
   
2. Make the filling: Gently scoop out the yolks into a bowl. Add the avocado, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mash until smooth and creamy.
   
3. Fill the eggs: Spoon or pipe the mixture back into the egg white halves.
   
4. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with additional paprika and fresh herbs if desired. Serve chilled.
   

🧬 Nutrient & Health Benefits Breakdown:

🥚 Pastured Eggs

• Nutrients: Rich in choline, vitamin D, B12, A, selenium, and high-quality protein.
  
• Benefits: Boosts brain health, supports eye health (lutein and zeaxanthin), hormone production, and cardiovascular integrity.
  

🥑 Avocado

• Nutrients: Healthy monounsaturated fats, potassium, folate, vitamins C and E, and fiber.
  
• Benefits: Reduces inflammation, supports heart and brain health, aids digestion, and improves nutrient absorption.
  

🌿 Organic Dijon Mustard

• Nutrients: Contains selenium, magnesium, and antioxidants from mustard seeds.
  
• Benefits: May support metabolic function and have anti-inflammatory properties.
  

🍋 Lemon Juice

• Nutrients: Vitamin C, flavonoids.
  
• Benefits: Supports immune function, digestion, and acts as a natural preservative to keep avocado green.
  

🧄 Garlic Powder

• Nutrients: Contains allicin (in fresh garlic), trace minerals.
  
• Benefits: Antimicrobial, may support blood pressure and heart health.
  

🔥 Organic Paprika

• Nutrients: High in carotenoids (especially capsanthin), vitamin E, and vitamin A.
  
• Benefits:
  
  
  • Antioxidant powerhouse: Helps reduce oxidative stress.
    
  • Supports circulation: Contains capsaicin-like compounds that can improve blood flow.
    
  • Eye and skin health: Thanks to vitamin A and beta-carotene.
    
  • Anti-inflammatory: Beneficial for cardiovascular and immune function.
    

💡 Serving Ideas:

• Enjoy as a protein-rich snack between meals.
  
• Serve as an appetizer at brunch or dinner parties.
  
• Pack a few for a nutrient-dense lunchbox option.