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This Avocado and Spinach Egg Salad is a nourishing, creamy, and flavorful dish, perfect for a light lunch, a snack, or as a healthy addition to your meal rotation. By replacing the usual mayo with mashed avocado, you’re adding healthy fats while maintaining that creamy texture you love in an egg salad. The spinach adds a fresh, green bite, boosting the nutritional content. Whether you’re meal prepping, making a quick lunch, or looking for a fresh, filling snack, this recipe has got you covered.
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Ingredients:
6 large eggs
1 ripe avocado (peeled, pitted, and mashed)
2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (for a little tang)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (or lime juice, for freshness)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for added flavor)
1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
Fresh parsley or chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
Step 1: Boil the Eggs
The first step in preparing this avocado and spinach egg salad is to boil the eggs. This will take about 10-12 minutes of active cooking time and 10 minutes of passive cooling time.
Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with about 1 inch of cold water.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to low or medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer.
Let the eggs simmer for about 9-12 minutes. For hard-boiled eggs, 10 minutes will give you fully set yolks. If you prefer a slightly softer, creamier yolk, reduce the cooking time to 8-9 minutes.
After the eggs have cooked, immediately transfer them to an ice bath or a bowl of cold water. This helps stop the cooking process and makes peeling easier.
Step 2: Prepare the Spinach and Avocado
While the eggs are boiling, you can prep the other ingredients. This will take about 5 minutes.
Wash and chop the spinach. Roughly chop the spinach into bite-sized pieces. This will make it easier to mix in with the eggs and avocado.
Prepare the avocado. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Place the avocado in a bowl and mash it with a fork until smooth, or leave it a little chunkier for added texture.
Squeeze the lemon juice into the mashed avocado to prevent browning and add some fresh acidity.
Step 3: Peel and Chop the Eggs
By the time you’re ready to assemble, your eggs should be cool enough to peel. This process will take about 3-5 minutes.
Peel the boiled eggs and chop them into small chunks. You can chop them finely or leave them slightly larger, depending on your texture preference.
Step 4: Combine Ingredients
Now that all your ingredients are prepped, it’s time to bring them together. This should only take 5 minutes.
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