Cozy Hard Boiled Egg Avocado Boats
A quick and wholesome breakfast featuring ripe avocados filled with perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs, seasoned simply with salt and pepper for a comforting start to your day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe but firm Haas avocados
- 4 large eggs
- Pinch of sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- A few drops of lemon juice (optional)
- Chopped fresh herbs such as chives, parsley, or cilantro (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Place 4 large eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by about 1 inch.
- Bring water to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for exactly 10 minutes.
- Transfer eggs immediately to a bowl of ice water and let sit for at least 5 minutes.
- Gently tap each egg on the counter to crack the shell and peel under running cold water.
- Slice 2 ripe avocados in half lengthwise and remove pits carefully.
- Scoop out some avocado flesh from each half to create a small well for the egg halves.
- Slice each peeled egg in half lengthwise and nestle one half into each avocado well.
- Sprinkle each avocado boat with a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add a few drops of lemon juice if desired to prevent browning and add brightness.
- Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and optional red pepper flakes.
Notes
Use ripe but firm avocados to prevent the boats from collapsing. Peel eggs under running cold water to remove shell fragments easily. Add lemon juice or a light brush of olive oil to avocado to prevent browning. Salt should be added last to preserve avocado texture. Eggs can be boiled ahead and stored in ice water for easier peeling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 avocado half with
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 7
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