Ham and Avocado Deviled Eggs

Smoky ham and creamy avocado add a very tasty twist of flavor to deviled eggs. Recipe courtesy of Mitzi Dulan.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup fully-cooked boneless ham, very finely chopped
10 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled*
1 Hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and cut up
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Pinch fine sea salt

Cooking Directions:

1. Cut eggs lengthwise in half. Carefully, scoop out the yolks; transfer yolks to a food processor or blender container.
2. Add avocado, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Cover and process or blend until smooth, stopping to scrap down side of container if necessary. Stir in ham and salt.
3. Spoon avocado mixture into the egg-white halves. If desired, cover and chill in refrigerator for up to 3 hours.

Makes 20 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 70 calories; Protein: 5 grams; Fat: 5 grams; Sodium: 125 milligrams; Cholesterol: 110 milligrams; Saturated Fat: 1 grams; Carbohydrates: 2 grams; Fiber: 1 grams.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Pork: Be Inspired.