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Delicious Deviled Eggs Recipe

Katie WellsMar 30, 2021
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  • Are Deviled Eggs Good for You?+−
    • How to Find the Best Eggs
    • How to Find a Healthy Mayo
  • Tips for Hard Boiling Eggs+−
    • Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Healthy Deviled Eggs Recipe+−
    • Want More Egg Recipes?

It’s not always easy to think of healthy dishes for entertaining or to bring to a party. (Not everyone appreciates homemade sauerkraut, I guess!) Deviled eggs are one dish that pleases a crowd and when made with the right ingredients is full of healthy fats.

I’ve made over most traditional recipes to fit our eating habits and this deviled eggs recipe is no exception. Thankfully it’s an easier one (kids learning to cook love to help with this one) to adapt since eggs are healthy in and of themselves!

Are Deviled Eggs Good for You?

In a word, yes they can be! The right fats help your brain, hormones, and body function properly, especially as you age.

As moms, we need fat even more… to be fertile and to grow and feed a healthy baby.

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I’m a fan of eggs as a quick source of protein and healthy fat that doesn’t break the budget. You’re bound to find quite a few egg recipes in my cookbook served up in a whole variety of ways. In addition to serving them at breakfast, we often put hard-boiled eggs on top of a salad or crack raw eggs into nourishing broth to make a quick egg drop soup.

How to Find the Best Eggs

Not all eggs are created equal though. Unfortunately, many eggs at the store (even ones labeled “cage-free”) aren’t the healthiest option. And the color of the eggshell really has nothing to do with egg quality either!

Cage-free is technically correct since the chickens aren’t stored in cages, but they’re likely still packed into dirty, large buildings that aren’t an ideal environment for animals to live. Vegetarian-fed is another misleading term, as chickens aren’t vegetarians! It basically means that they’re fed grains, which can include GMO corn and soy.

The best eggs are from a local source that allows the chickens to go outside, get sunshine, and eat bugs as nature intended. There are some grocery store brands that are certified organic and humane and ensure their chickens have outdoor time.

How to Find a Healthy Mayo

I have a homemade mayonnaise recipe that we use at home. It features coconut and olive oil to create a condiment full of healthy, nourishing fats. Unfortunately, most store-bought versions contain rancid and inflammatory vegetable oils like canola and soy.

The homemade version takes just a few minutes to make, but there is an increasing number of good store-bought options as well. (I like to think this is in response to demand by educated consumers like us!) I like this brand that uses avocado oil, but there are also some good options made with olive oil as well.

Tips for Hard Boiling Eggs

Some people don’t seem to have a problem achieving the perfect hardboiled egg, while others find it tricky. Here are some tips to help yield the perfect boiled egg that peels effortlessly:

  • Some claim that using slightly older eggs makes for an easier peel
  • Boil the water before putting the eggs in and then cook at a gentle simmer
  • Add a tablespoon of baking soda to the water (I haven’t tried this one)
  • Peel the eggs while submerged in water to help separate the membrane

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

More recently, I’ve learned how to use my Instant Pot to make hard boiled eggs. It’s the easiest method I’ve used and the eggs come out great every time. I mostly follow the 5-5-5 method detailed here, but don’t really worry too much about cooling the eggs for only five minutes.

Healthy Deviled Eggs Recipe

Katie Wells
This recipe is great to bring to potlucks and gatherings, but its just as delicious for a healthy snack around the house. Full of protein and healthy fats, it’s a filling choice.
4.13 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Appetizer
Servings 12
Calories 160 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 eggs
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 4 tsp  apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tsp mustard (I prefer spicy mustard, but any will do)
  • 2 tsp  Worcestershire sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 1 tsp dried parsley flakes (or dill)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • paprika (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Hard boil the eggs using one of the two follwoing methods.

Hard Boiling Eggs: Stovetop Method

  • Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil. (You don’t want a hard rolling boil with lots of bubbles or the eggs will crack.)
  • Lower the eggs into the water using tongs or a slotted spoon.
  • Gently simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water until completely cool.

Hard Boiling Eggs: Instant Pot Method

  • Pour 1 cup of water and a trivet into the bowl of the Instant Pot.
  • Place the eggs on the trive.
  • Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to seal.
  • Cook at high pressure for 5 minutes followed by a 5 minute natrual pressure release.
  • Release the remaining pressure and place the eggs in a bowl of ice water until completely cool.

Making the Deviled Eggs

  • Crack the eggs all over and then peel the shell off while they’re under the water.
  • Slice the eggs in half lengthwise.
  • Scoop out the yellow yolks, and place them in a bowl.
  • Arrange the egg white halves on a platter.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients, except paprika, to the egg yolks in the bowl and mash everything with a fork until smooth.
  • Spoon the egg yolk mixture into the center of the egg whites. To make it a little neater and fancier, the filling can be piped in instead. To pipe the filling in, spoon the filling into the corner of a plastic bag. Cut the corner off and squeeze the filling out into the egg halves.
  • Sprinkle with paprika and serve.

Notes

Store deviled eggs for up to 4 days in the fridge. For a fun variation, try these Japanese-Style Deviled Eggs!

Nutrition

Serving: 2eggsCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 368mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 249IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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Want More Egg Recipes?

Here are some of my favorites:

  • Sous Vide Egg Bites
  • Breakfast Egg Muffins
  • Grain Free Eggs Benedict
  • Avocado Breakfast Bake

Do you like deviled eggs? What’s your favorite healthier version of this classic appetizer? I’d love to hear your tips!

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Discussion (27 Comments)

  1. Jean

    January 14, 2018 at 7:49 AM

    My family LOVES deviled eggs but I’ve always struggled with peeling the shells, despite using your suggestions above. Can’t tell you how many hard-boileds I’ve ruined trying to peel them cleanly. BUT! I invested about $10 into an egg steamer that hard-boils 6-8 eggs at a time in about 12 minutes. After cooling the eggs immediately in cold water, the shells slide off beautifully. The egg steamer can cook them several ways: hard boiled, poached, or as an omelette! Find one via the TV shopping channels or your local discount box store. Best kitchen gadget I own! Bon Appetit!

    Reply
  2. Arkay

    January 10, 2018 at 2:12 PM

    When the serving size says “2 eggs,” does that mean 2 halves? Or does it mean 4 halves?

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      January 10, 2018 at 10:06 PM

      2 halves.

      Reply
  3. Sarah B

    January 9, 2018 at 9:52 PM

    Bring water to boil, put eggs in for two min., cover turn off heat and set timer for eighteen min. Take out, run cold water over them (I use a separate Tupperware and set them in cold water) and they peel perfectly every time. Read this online somewhere years ago and have made hundreds of boiled eggs this way that peel easy.

    Reply
  4. Dianne

    January 9, 2018 at 7:28 PM

    I’ve never heard of putting salt and pepper in them. I put the yolks, mayo, mustard, etc. On a zip lock bag and smush them until creamy then cut the corner off to squeeze them in the whites.

    Reply
  5. Joyce

    January 9, 2018 at 6:02 PM

    Dear KAtie-I found this little item some 20 years ago in a lovely, little housewares store and I use it every time I make hard boiled eggs.Just gently push the egg down on the spike and that allows a bit of air and sometimes a little water inside the shell–making it quite easy to remove the shell after the ice water cooling down period.
    I found it on Amazon-it is called the Fox Run 5711 Egg Piercer, Plastic and sells for $5.46.
    Hope you find it of some help when making a dozen eggs at a time. I am egg intolerant but I make them for my dog!
    Enjoy your posts very,very much. Good health in the New Year.
    Joyce

    Reply
    • Katie - Wellness Mama

      January 9, 2018 at 8:23 PM

      Thanks for the suggestion! Here’s the link if anyone else is interested.

      Reply
  6. Denise

    January 9, 2018 at 5:21 PM

    I have found that steaming eggs is foolproof every time! I just do it in a saucepan with a steamer basket and bring the water to a boil, then add the eggs to the steamer basket and turn the heat down to medium and time them for 9-9 1/2 minutes depending on how hard you like them. I do 6 1/2 minutes for soft boiled eggs. Plus the eggs are super easy to peel. Found this method in a Tyler Florence cookbook a couple of years ago and haven’t boiled an egg since. 🙂

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  7. Delphine

    January 9, 2018 at 4:53 PM

    Hard boiling eggs in the Instant Pot is the only consistently fool-proof method we’ve found for getting perfectly boiled eggs each and every time, where the shells practically fall off by themselves.

    Reply
  8. Samia

    January 9, 2018 at 4:08 PM

    “Not everyone appreciates home made sauerkraut”??? Prepare it right and they’ll be gobbling it down. At least in our house. You rinse the sauer kraut so remove excess sourness but don’t overdo it. You still want some tang. Chop it, but not too fine. Saute it in oil or fat of your choice but not too much; sauer kraut is not pleasant when it is greasy. Add water and let it simmer for 5 minutes. And that is it. It is so good this way – plain & simple.

    If you are consuming sauerkraut for its bacteria, then you will have to eat it raw. But there are other options for getting good bacteria into your gut – many options.

    Hope you like my simple recipe.

    Reply
  9. Brittany

    January 9, 2018 at 1:42 PM

    Bake your eggs 325 for 28m

    Reply
  10. Lea

    January 9, 2018 at 1:32 PM

    I add collagen peptides to EVERYTHING! You’d never know. This would certainly get some. All my homemade sauces, dressing, gravies and soups get a hefty scoop or two! I even put it in taco meat.

    Reply
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