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Avocado Angel Eggs

Avocado Angel Eggs

Ingredients
  1 dozen large hard-cooked eggs, peeled
2 ripe California avocados
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground garlic powder
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or green onions
2 teaspoons capers, mashed (optional)
Garnish: slivers of red, yellow or green bell pepper
 
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Preparation
  Slice each egg in half lengthwise, removing egg yolk. Use egg yolks in another recipe. Cut avocado in half and remove seed. Peel and cube.

In a bowl, combine avocado, lemon juice and garlic, mashing to blend. Stir in shallots or green onions and capers, if desired. Fill each egg half with avocado mixture. Garnish with bell pepper.

Serves 24.

 

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