SIMPLE DEVILED EGGS
6servings (2egg halves) MAKE AHEAD: You can cook and peel the eggs a few days before using them and store them in the refrigerator. They will be easiest to peel just after steaming. Place the empty egg halves and the mashed yolks into separate airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Before filling the eggs, bring the filling to room temperature.
INGREDIENTS
• 6 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 3⁄4 teaspoon grainy mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Sprinkle of fresh herbs, such as chives, dill, parsley or another favorite tender herb (optional)
STEPS
Add about 1 inch of water to a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Place the eggs in a steamer insert that fits in the pot and place the steamer in the pot. Decrease the heat to medium-low and cover. Steam the eggs for exactly 13minutes.
Fill a medium bowl with ice and cold water. When the eggs are finished steaming, transfer them to the ice bath for 5 minutes.
Peel the eggs and slice each in half lengthwise. Scoop out the yolks and place them in a small bowl. Arrange the whites on a deviled egg platter. If you don’t have one, use a smudge of the filling to stabilize the egg halves on a platter.
Mash the yolks with fork until no large lumps remain. Add the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and paprika. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Use a rubber spatula to mix, mashing the ingredients against the side of the bowl, until completely smooth.
Using a teaspoon, scoop up the yolk mixture and fill the cavity of each egg white to about 1⁄4 inch above the flat surface of the whites. Or, for prettier eggs, fit a pastry bag with large open-star tip. Fill bag with the yolk mixture, twisting the top to push the mixture toward the tip. Pipe the yolk mixture into the egg white halves, mounding the filling about 1⁄4 inch above the flat surface of the whites. Sprinkle with your choice of fresh herbs, if desired.
Serve slightly chilled, or at room temperature.
Nutrition | Per serving (2 halves): 73 calories, 6 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates, 5 g fat, 2g saturated fat, 167 mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 0g dietary fiber, 0 g sugar