📂 Light Dinners
#Vegetarian
#High Protein
#Keto Friendly
#Healthy Snack
Deviled Eggs with Hummus and Smoked Paprika
🥚 Forget mayonnaise. These deviled eggs stuffed with creamy chickpea hummus are a healthy protein bomb, perfect as a starter or light dinner.
🛒 Ingredients
- 4 Free-range eggs
- 3.5 oz Chickpea hummus
- Smoked paprika
- Chives or fresh parsley
- EVOO
🥚 Fit Deviled Eggs: Protein Squared
Deviled eggs are the perfect wild card for parties and quick dinners, but the traditional use of large amounts of mayonnaise unbalances them nutritionally. Stuffing them with hummus (chickpea and sesame cream) is culinary genius: we achieve the same smoothness, add the legume's fiber, and obtain a doubly protein-rich bite full of oriental flavor with Spanish touches thanks to the paprika.
🌱 Why it is exceptionally healthy
- Double Amino Acid Profile: The combination of egg protein (biological value 100) with the plant protein from chickpeas and sesame creates an unbeatable nutritional profile.
- Heart-Healthy Fats: The tahini (sesame paste) in the hummus and EVOO provide monounsaturated fatty acids that protect the heart.
- Low in Oxidized Cholesterol: By avoiding industrial mayonnaises, we reduce the consumption of inflammatory refined oils.
📝 Step-by-Step Preparation
- Boiling the Egg: Put 4 free-range eggs in a saucepan with cold water and a splash of vinegar. Bring to a boil and count exactly 10 minutes. Drain them and transfer them to a bowl with very cold water (ice if possible) to stop the cooking and peel them easily.
- Hollowing Out: Peel the eggs carefully, cut them in half lengthwise, and scoop out the cooked yolks. Reserve the empty whites on a tray.
- The Creamy Filling: In a bowl or food processor, put 3 of the 4 yolks (you can discard one to cut calories or save it for garnishing). Add 3.5 oz (100g) of high-quality homemade or store-bought hummus (without refined oils).
- The Texture: If the hummus is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of EVOO or a few drops of hot water. Mix or blend until you get a completely smooth and manageable paste.
- Elegant Stuffing: Transfer the mixture to a piping bag with a star nozzle (or use a small spoon with patience) and generously fill the hollows of the cooked whites.
- The Spanish Touch: Sprinkle Smoked Paprika (sweet or spicy, to taste) on top using a small strainer so it falls like fine rain. Garnish with a small leaf of parsley or chive.
