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Looking for a delicious and low-carb lunch idea? You’re going to love this egg salad stuffed avocado made with my homemade egg salad recipe and perfectly ripe avocado.
It’s super satiating and so easy to make. In this post, I’ll show you how to assemble this wholesome lunch idea and pack it for the office.
Work Lunch with Avocado
Stuffing an avocado with your favorite egg salad recipe is a delicious switch from the usual sandwich, and the combination of creamy avocado with egg salad tastes incredible.
It’s also a very substantial option for a healthy office lunch. Each serving provides beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and 9 grams of protein- a combination that will fill you up and keep you fueled for hours.
And if you love avocado, try this Hummus Stuffed Avocado. It’s just as easy to assemble and gives another tasty idea to serve everyone’s favorite dip.
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How to Stuff an Avocado with Egg salad
It takes no time at all to stuff an avocado with egg salad. You can even prepare the egg salad beforehand to save yourself time in the kitchen.
- Prepare the egg salad
In a medium bowl, combine the diced hard-boiled eggs, mustard, paprika, mayo or yogurt, chives, and seasonings. Stir to combine. - Prep the avocado
Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Use a pairing knife to ‘score’ the avocado or cut the center from top to bottom and crosswise without piercing through the skin. - Fill
Using a large spoon, scoop a portion of the eggs salad into the center of the avocado. Be generous and make sure to cover the entire surface. - Pack it for lunch
Place 1 to 2 avocado halves into a lunch container and pack into a lunch bag. Be sure to include an ice pack!
Check out the video below to see how these stuffed avocados are made from start to finish:
Keeping Avocados Fresh for Lunch
The best way to delay avocado from browning too quickly is to brush the surface with a little lime or lemon juice before filling. If you are concerned about the lime/lemon juice altering the flavor, cover the ‘exposed’ avocado surface with enough egg salad- trust me, it works.
A sturdy lunch container with compartments also helps to keep the egg salad and avocado intact while allowing you to pack additional ingredients such as crackers and fruit.
Egg Salad Stuffed Avocado
Watch how it’s made:
Ingredients
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, diced small
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons mayo or plain Greek yogurt
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- Chives , for garnish
- 2 avocados
Instructions
Make the egg salad:
- In a medium bowl, combine diced eggs, mustard, paprika, mayonnaise or yogurt, salt, and pepper.
Stuff the avocado:
- Slice avocado in half, divide, and remove pit. With a spoon, stuff each avocado half egg salad and serve.
How to pack it for lunch:
- Place 1 to 2 avocado halves into a lunch container and pack into a lunch bag with an ice pack.
Rita says
Awesome recipe!!!
Thank you for this creative and tasty way to eat my avocados!
Sal says
Great recipe but would be more helpful if we had the nutritional values included
Laura Fuentes says
Sal, thanks for visiting the recipe. I focus on fresh and real ingredients and do not include the nutritional values in my recipes. You are welcome to go to an online checker and add the ingredients manually.