Recipe: Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

The JTCC dietitians served up fun healthy treats in the Culinary Medicine Studio with lots of protein to keep up your energy for trick or treating ! Happy Halloween! 

Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• ¼ teaspoons dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 green onions thinly sliced

Instructions: 

1. Bring eggs to a boil over medium heat. Once the water reaches boiling, reduce heat and cover eggs. Let cook for 9-12 minutes.
2. Once the eggs are cooked, place in a large ice bath. Gently peel off the shells once cooled.
3. Cut eggs lengthwise in half and separate yolks and whites. 
4. Mash egg yolks with a fork and add mayonnaise, greek yogurt, dijon mustard, onion powder, salt and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
5. Spoon or pipe egg yolk mixture into egg white halves. Create a rounded shape resembling a pumpkin. 
6. Place sliced green onion on each egg to create a pumpkin stem
7. Add to a cheese board with veggies and whole wheat crackers and enjoy a healthy halloween treat!
   
   

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