Yummy Zested Deviled Eggs

Name: Yummy Zested Deviled Eggs
Ingredients: Eggs; 4 eggs; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 pinch salt; Filling; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (plus 1 tsp. if desired, to make it just a tiny bit creamier); 2 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese (neufchatel); 1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard (whole grain is good); 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest, grated small; 1 tablespoon green onion, thinly sliced; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; green onion, slices (to garnish) (optional)

15 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

Eggs
4 eggs
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 pinch salt
Filling
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (plus 1 tsp. if desired, to make it just a tiny bit creamier)
2 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese (neufchatel)
1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard (whole grain is good)
1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest, grated small
1 tablespoon green onion, thinly sliced
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
green onion, slices (to garnish) (optional)

Directions

1

Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with lukewarm water.
2

Add the white vinegar and a pinch of salt.
3

Bring to a full boil over medium heat,then boil for 2 more minutes.
4

Remove from heat and cover with a lid.
5

Let the eggs sit for about 10 minutes. Drain the eggs and run under very cold water to cool them down. Place eggs in ice water for about 5 minutes.
6

Drain and peel.
7

Remove yolks from egg whites carefully and mash with a fork in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, cream cheese, mustard, vinegar, lemon zest, green onion, salt and pepper. Stir to mix thoroughly.
8

Spoon(or pipe) into egg whites and sprinkle smoked paprika generously over the tops.
9

If you like, place a little green onion slices on top of eggs. Enjoy!