# What You’ll Need:
→ Filling
02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
07 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
10 - Smoked paprika for sprinkling
11 - Extra chopped fresh chives
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pan, remove from heat, and let stand for 10 minutes.
02 - Drain the eggs and cool under cold running water. Peel the eggs completely and slice them in half lengthwise.
03 - Carefully remove the yolks and place them in a medium mixing bowl.
04 - Add the avocado, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chives, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the yolks. Mash together until smooth and creamy.
05 - Spoon or pipe the avocado filling into the egg white halves using a spoon or piping bag.
06 - Sprinkle the filled eggs with smoked paprika and additional chopped fresh chives.
07 - Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.