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Stuffed eggs with herbs

Hard boiled eggs are halved, the yolks are creamy with mayonnaise, yoghurt, mustard and herbs and filled back into the egg halves. The filling becomes smooth when the yolks are finely crushed; lemon juice and salt are added only afterwards. Capers, paprika or finely chopped pickles give the cream a different flavour profile.

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Total time 30 min
Calories 210 kcal
Servings 6 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Stuffed eggs with herbs step by step

The filling becomes smooth when the yolks are finely crushed; lemon juice and salt are added only afterwards. Hard-boiled eggs are halved, the yolks are creamy with mayonnaise, yoghurt, mustard and herbs and filled back into the egg whites. Capers, paprika or finely chopped pickles give the cream a different flavour profile.

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Recipe

Stuffed eggs with herbs

Hard boiled eggs are halved, the yolks are mixed with mayonnaise, yoghurt, mustard and herbs and filled back into the egg whites. The filling becomes smooth when the yolks are finely crushed; lemon juice and salt are added only afterwards.

Ingredients

6 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Peel the hard-boiled eggs, cut them in half lengthways and carefully remove the yolks. Finely chop the chives and parsley and measure the mayonnaise, yoghurt, mustard and lemon juice for the filling.

  2. 2

    Prepare

    Hard boiled eggs are halved, the yolks are mixed with mayonnaise, yoghurt, mustard and herbs and filled back into the egg whites.

  3. 3

    Check for doneness

    The filling becomes smooth when the yolks are finely crushed; only then do the lemon juice and salt in the mixture.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Squirt the herb filling into the egg whites or use two small spoons. Refrigerate until serving and garnish with parsley and a little paprika on the plate.

Kitchen know-how

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Important for stuffed eggs with herbs

The filling becomes smooth when the yolks are finely crushed; only then do the lemon juice and salt in the mixture.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Capers, paprika or finely chopped pickles give the cream a different flavour profile.

Nutrition per serving

210kcal
3.0 gCarbohydrates
13.0 gProtein
16.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Stuffed eggs with herbs

Weigh eggs, prepare mayonnaise and keep yoghurt separate, then start cooking the stuffed eggs with herbs.

The filling becomes smooth when the yolks are finely crushed; only then do the lemon juice and salt in the mixture.

Cool filled eggs covered with herbs. Important for the texture: The filling becomes smooth when the yolks are finely crushed; add lemon juice and salt only afterwards. Eat leftovers the following day if possible.

Capers, paprika or finely chopped pickles give the cream a different flavour profile.