Description
Zesty pickled pepperoncini deviled eggs bring a tangy Mediterranean twist to classic appetizers. Creamy egg filling mingles with pickled pepper notes, creating an irresistible flavor profile that delights palates at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 jar (16 ounces / 454 grams) garlic and dill pepperoncini
- 1 medium ripe avocado
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon minced sweet red pepper
Instructions
- Carefully halve the hard-boiled eggs lengthwise, gently extracting the golden yolks while preserving the pristine white vessels.
- In a mixing bowl, transform the extracted yolks into a velvety canvas, mashing them to a smooth consistency.
- Infuse the yolk mixture with the zesty essence of pepperoncini, incorporating minced garlic from the jar and a splash of tangy pepperoncini juice.
- Fold in finely chopped pepperoncini and creamy avocado, using a fork to blend into a harmonious, luscious filling.
- Season the mixture with fragrant cilantro, a whisper of salt, and a hint of pepper, ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
- Prepare a piping bag with a medium star tip, creating a precise opening for elegant decoration.
- Delicately transfer the avocado-pepperoncini mixture into the piping bag, ready to transform the egg whites.
- With artistic precision, pipe the filling into each egg white, crafting upward spirals reminiscent of whimsical Christmas trees.
- Embellish the eggs with a sprinkle of vibrant minced red pepper and a dusting of fiery chili powder.
- Crown each “tree” with a decorative pepperoncini diamond, carefully sliced from a seeded pepper.
- Refrigerate the adorned eggs, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify until the moment of serving.
Notes
- Elevate classic deviled eggs with tangy pepperoncini and creamy avocado for a zesty, unexpected twist.
- Prepare the filling ahead of time to let flavors meld, creating a more intense and delicious result.
- Use a pastry bag with a star tip to create festive, tree-like piping that transforms ordinary eggs into a visually stunning appetizer.
- Slice pepperoncini carefully to create delicate diamond-shaped garnishes that add both flavor and decorative flair.
- Store refrigerated to maintain freshness and allow the flavors to develop, making these eggs even more delicious over time.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, using the pepperoncini juice and garlic for an extra punch of tangy, zesty flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg