These avocado eggs are low carb and full of healthy fats and protein. The mixture of buttery avocado, oozing egg yolks, and melted cheese turns humble eggs into a special treat to have as a low carb or keto breakfast, but they are also great for dinner with a side salad.
To bake the avocado eggs, you first halve avocados before coating them in garlic oil and filling them with egg whites. Then, they get cheese sprinkled on top before they are baked in the oven. Finally, the egg yolks get nestled into the cheese before they are returned to the oven until the egg yolks are to a soft consistency.
What are Avocado Eggs?
Avocado eggs are avocado halves that are filled with eggs and baked in the oven. This version includes some cheese as well, which adds some saltiness and savoriness to the dish. There is also a hint of garlic flavor from fresh minced garlic.
Pro Tips
- Make sure that the avocados you use are nice and ripe as they will have the best texture.
- Feel free to use whatever type of cheese you enjoy the most such as cheddar, mozzarella, provolone, or Swiss.
- For added protein, you could sprinkle some crumbled cooked bacon or diced ham on top of the cheese.
- Don’t overbake the egg yolks as they should still be runny.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to Serve With Avocado Eggs?
If you would like to keep your meal lower carb or suitable for a keto diet, the avocado eggs would be delicious served alongside a fresh green salad with all of your favorite veggies. You could add some crumbled cheese, prosciutto, fish, or cooked chicken for added protein as well. Alternatively, if you aren’t concerned with being low carb, you could serve the eggs with toast to dip in the yolks.
What are the Benefits of Eating Avocados?
Avocados are full of healthy monounsaturated fats in addition to fiber, which aids in digestion. They also contain nutrients like potassium, and vitamins K and E along with several B vitamins. Eating avocados aids in nutrient absorption, helping you get the most out of the food you eat.
How Will I Know the Avocado is Ripe?
Once ripe, the avocado’s skin will darken and have a softer feel to it. However, you don’t want it to reach a fully mashable consistency for this recipe as you want it to hold together during baking.
How to Store Avocado Eggs
Avocado oxidizes and turns brown quite quickly so it is best to eat the avocado eggs as soon as they are made rather than storing them.
Ingredients
How to Make Avocado Eggs
In a bowl, mix the garlic with the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
In a bowl, mix the garlic with the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Cut the avocados in half, trim their bottoms so they sit flat, remove the pits, and score the flesh.
Cut the avocados in half, trim their bottoms so they sit flat, remove the pits, and score the flesh.
Place them in a baking dish with the flesh-side facing up and brush them with the garlic mixture.
Place them in a baking dish with the flesh-side facing up and brush them with the garlic mixture.
Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks. Place an egg white in the hollow of each avocado half.
Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks. Place an egg white in the hollow of each avocado half.
Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each avocado. Bake them in a 390 F (200 C) oven for 15 minutes.
Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each avocado. Bake them in a 390 F (200 C) oven for 15 minutes.
Place the yolks on top and bake them for another 5 minutes.
Place the yolks on top and bake them for another 5 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
Serve and enjoy!
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