This is one breakfast that’s both fast to prep and beautiful in presentation. Oh, and did we mention spicy? That’s the piece de la resistance for us. Sprinkled with both black pepper and cayenne pepper powder, there’s a kick to these baked eggs in avocado.

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Baked Eggs In Avocado

Healthy and delicious – they just look good on the plate

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Breakfast

Servings servings

Calories 451 kcal

Ingredients

8 eggs
4 avocados halved and pit removed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder more to taste and heat preference
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
Scrape out the center of each avocado half, enough to hold an egg, then place the halves on a baking sheet.
Sprinkle lime juice over avocado halves, then add a dash of salt to each avocado.
Break an egg – yolk intact – into each avocado half, then place the baking sheet in the oven.
Bake the avocados for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the egg reaches your preferred firmness.
Remove from oven and sprinkle the avocados with black pepper and cayenne pepper powder, then serve.

Notes

For extra heat, serve with sliced fresh red chilies (red serrano, Fresno, or jalapeño).

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 15gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 327mgSodium: 721mgPotassium: 1114mgFiber: 14gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 827IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 3mg

Keyword Cayenne Pepper

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