We know eggs offer protein and lots of nutrients all packed into a tiny package. So, how many calories are packed into two halves of a deviled egg?
A) 80 calories
B) 140 calories
C) 190 calories
D) 220 calories
For 2 halves of a traditional deviled egg made with mayonnaise, milk, mustard, and chives or paprika for garnish, the answer is B)140 calories. Realistically, this number would vary between 120 and 150 calories, depending on your recipe and the amount of filling in each egg. Curious about the fat content? On average, this portion size would add 13 grams of fat to your daily total.
Two Recipes for Deviled Eggs
Deviled Eggs, also known as "Stuffed Eggs", are great appetizers and side dishes. They are a fantastic for potlucks, picnics, and summertime dinners. They are fairly easy to make, and best of all, fairly inexpensive. Deviled eggs can be made a variety of ways. Here are two unique recipes for deviled eggs.Yolkless Deviled Eggs Recipe
This recipe serves: 12Preparation time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 12 hard boiled eggs (discard yolks)
- 1 cup non-fat cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced green onion
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon curry powder
- Paprika and ground pepper to taste
- Parsley for decoration
Preparation Instructions:
1. Shell eggs and cut in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and discard or save for future use. Place the egg white halves on a plate and set aside.
2. Blend the cheese, mustard, onion and spices in a blender or food processor.
3. Spoon the mixture into the egg white halves and sprinkle with paprika and pepper.
4. Decorate with parsley sprigs if desired.
Nutrition Facts:
- Serving Size: 2 curried deviled eggs
- Calories 34
- Protein 6 g
- Total Carbohydrate 1 g
- Dietary Fiber 0 g
- Sodium 118 mg
- Total Fat 0 g
- Saturated Fat 0 g
- Cholesterol 1 mg
- Percent Calories from Fat 7%
- Percent Calories from Protein 76%
- Percent Calories from Carbohydrate 17%
Delightful Deviled Eggs
This recipe serves: 4Preparation time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 6 hard-boiled eggs (discard yolks)
- 1/2 cup non-fat cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon mustard, any style
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chives, minced
- 1 tablespoon green onion, minced
- Paprika and ground pepper to taste
- Chives to decorate
Preparation Instructions:
1. Shell eggs and cut in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and discard or save for future use. Place the egg white halves on a plate and set aside.
2. Blend the cheese, mustard, garlic, chives and onion in a blender or food processor.
3. Spoon the mixture into the egg white halves and sprinkle with paprika and pepper. Decorate with chives before servings. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts:
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories 100
- Protein 1 g
- Total Carbohydrate 25 g
- Dietary Fiber 3 g
- Sodium 0 mg
- Total Fat 0 g
- Saturated Fat 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Percent Calories from Fat 1%
- Percent Calories from Protein 4%
- Percent Calories from Carbohydrate 95%
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