Chef Wendell: Guacamole deviled eggs

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Demonized since the early 1950’s, cholesterol is essential for optimum health. Eggs are a cheap food rich in high-quality proteins, minerals, and vitamins.

Check out this delicious and healthy recipe that is sure to please egg lovers.

GUACAMOLE DEVILED EGGSModified from: Simply Recipes

A summer picnic classic with an added punch of delicious avocado nutrition.

6 hard-boiled eggs

1 ripe avocado

1  tbsp. fresh lime juice

1/8^th tsp. turmeric powder

1 tbsp. minced jalapeno or Serrano pepper

¾ tsp. Himalayan salt

1 tbsp. cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish

1 tbsp. cilantro, chopped

• Gently peel the hard-boiled eggs and cut in half lengthwise.
• Scoop out the yolks and place in a small bowl. Rinse the whites in water and place hole­-side-down on a paper towel to dry.
• Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Remove the flesh and add to the bowl with the egg yolks.
• With a fork, mash the yolks and avocado together. Add the lime juice and salt, and stir in the chopped herbs and Serrano pepper.
• Flip the egg whites over so the well faces up and generously spoon the avocado mixture into each one.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro and/or chopped chives.