Recipes & Meal Swaps | Traditional to Healthy: Deviled “Eggs” 3-Ways
Deviled Eggs are so much more than just a Spring or Easter time favorite, they are a healthy year-round appetizer or snack and, depending on the ingredients you use, can be zero carbs! Eggs alone are a great source of protein and offer a tremendous amount of nutritional value, (i.e., potassium, protein, Vitamin A, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B-12, B-6, Iron, and Magnesium).
SportPort is offering you three different recipe swaps, from our 3-way recipe series, starting from a traditional Deviled Egg recipe to a vegan Stuffed Potato Bite version. You can decide the best option for your nutritional goals or preferences.
Traditional: Classic Deviled Eggs Classic Deviled Eggs make for a delicious appetizer start to a traditional Easter dinner that might include a glazed ham, potato salad, green beans, and fruit salad.
Ingredients:
12 eggs, hard boiled & peeled
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp yellow mustard
1 tsp white wine vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
paprika, to garnish
Directions:
- Cut cooked eggs in half. Remove yolks and place them in a small mixing bowl.
- Mash yolks with a fork. Stir in mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Spoon mixture into a small piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Squeeze a dollop into each egg half.
- Garnish with a sprinkling of paprika.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information (1 Serving): Calories 59; Carbs 0.75; Fat 2.5; Protein 3.5
Healthier: Less Fat, Zero Carbs Skinny Deviled Eggs
For a healthier option to your deviled egg mixture, try replacing mayonnaise with Greek yogurt, as seen in this recipe offering the same great taste with less calories and zero carbs!
Ingredients:
12 eggs, hard boiled and peeled
2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 T yellow mustard
1 T apple cider vinegar
salt & pepper, to taste
paprika, to garnish
Directions:
- Cut boiled eggs in half. Remove yolks and place them in a small mixing bowl.
- Mash yolks with a fork. Stir in Greek yogurt, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Spoon mixture into a small piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Squeeze a dollop into each egg half.
- Garnish with a sprinkling of paprika.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information (1 Serving): Calories 48; Carbs 0; Fat 3.7; Protein 3.1
Plant Based Vegan Diet: Deviled Potato Bites
For our vegan friends, this gluten free, super easy to make, high in protein stuffed potato bite with hummus-style stuffing adds a nice Easter Egg look and flair without the animal products!
Ingredients:
15 small potatoes, halved
2 tsp vegetable oil salt
1 (15oz) can chickpeas, drained
1 T lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp maple syrup
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 1/2 T tahini
3 T water
salt & pepper, to taste
paprika (to garnish)
chives (to garnish)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 390 degrees. Placed halves potatoes on a baking sheet. Toss with vegetable oil and salt. Arrange cut side up and roast 40 minutes, or until soft.
- Let potatoes cool 5 minutes and then scoop out a small section in the middle to create a cavity. Reserve scooped out potato.
- In a food processor, combine reserved potato and remaining ingredients (excluding garnish ingredients) and blend until smooth.
- Spoon mixture into a small piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe filling into the center of each potato, approx. 2 tablespoons. Garnish with paprika and chives.
Nutrition Information (1 Serving): Calories 137; Carbs 23g; Fat 5g; Protein 2.6g
Planning a family get-together or party another time of year? You could even try one of the hard-boiled egg recipes along with the potato bite recipe option for a selection of appetizers to please all tastes at all times! Eggs-traordinary!