I absolutely love how easy this delicious Giada hard-boiled eggs two ways is to make. It only needs 8 ingredients and takes 20 minutes—perfect for when I’m craving something savory but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.

The creamy texture of the avocado mash and the way the flavors blend are just irresistible. To make it extra special, I like to serve it with both the olive spread and the avocado mash. It’s my go-to appetizer when I want to impress without any stress.

Recipe Ingredients

For the Avocado Mash

• 1 ripe avocado
• ½ teaspoon curry powder
• ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

For the Olive Spread

• ½ cup mixed pitted olives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• ¼ teaspoon grated orange zest
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

How To Make Giada hard-boiled eggs two ways

Prepare the Eggs

1. Boil Those Eggs! Place 8 large eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Then, drain and plunge into ice water to cool.
2. Cool Down Let the eggs chill in the ice water until cool enough to handle.

Make the Avocado Mash and Olive Spread

1. Mash It Up Combine avocado, curry powder, lemon juice, and salt. Mash with a fork until smooth—channel your inner perfectionist!
2. Blend Carefully Pulse olives, basil, orange zest, and olive oil in a food processor until finely chopped. Avoid over-blending!

Serve It Up

1. Peel and Serve Peel the eggs, halve them, and serve with one or both condiments. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Peeling Made Easy: To peel hard-boiled eggs quickly and effortlessly, try peeling them under cold running water or by submerging them in an ice bath after they’ve cooled, then gently pulling away the shell.
• Spice It Up: To add an exciting twist to your deviled eggs, try incorporating various seasonings and herbs like paprika, chopped fresh dill, or grated garlic to give them an aromatic flavor that will set them apart from the ordinary.
• Soft-Boiled Variation: If you prefer a softer yolk, cook the eggs for 6-7 minutes instead of the usual 12-13, then immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and achieve a deliciously runny center.
• Smoky Flavor Addition: For a bold, smoky flavor, add a pinch of smoked salt or a teaspoon of smoked paprika to your deviled egg filling, which pairs perfectly with the richness of the egg yolks and adds a fascinating dimension to this classic recipe.
• Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare your deviled egg filling up to a day in advance, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and assemble the eggs just before serving to save time and ensure the freshest flavors and textures.

Recipe FAQs and Variations

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