Hummus Deviled Eggs

For a protein-packed snack, try these hummus-filled eggs topped with Kalamata olives and smoked paprika. The combination of flavors is more exciting than your average deviled egg. And, each serving is extremely satisfying pieces!

Hummus Deviled Eggs Recipe

Hummus Deviled Eggs Recipe

Total Time: 10 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 2 servings, 8 egg halves each

Ingredients:
8 hard-boiled eggs, cut in half lengthwise, yolks discarded
½ cup prepared hummus (or try this homemade version!)
10 Kalamata olives, chopped
Ground smoked paprika (to taste; optional)

Preparation:
1. Fill each egg white half with 1½ tsp. hummus.
2. Sprinkle evenly with olives and paprika. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 223
Fat: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g (Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 1 g)
Protein: 17 g

 

Homemade Hummus

omemade hummus is great because you can reduce the amount of olive oil and tahini, making it lower in fat and calories. Try this with veggies for a snack or in this deviled egg recipe for a healthy appetizer!

Healthy Homemade Hummus Recipe

Healthy Homemade Hummus Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings, about ¼ cup each

Ingredients:

  • 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), reserve liquid
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp . extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic , coarsely chopped
  • ¼ cup tahini (sesame butter)
  • Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) (to taste; optional)
  • Ground paprika (for garnish; optional)

Instructions:

  1. Place chickpeas, lemon juice, oil, and garlic in food processor or blender and pulse until chickpeas are mashed.
  2. Add tahini; pulse for 1 minute. If hummus is too thick, add some of the reserved chickpea liquid. Add salt, if desired.
  3. Garnish with paprika, if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 93
Fat: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 9 g (Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 1 g)
Protein: 3 g