Kicked Up Pimento and Tuna Deviled Eggs Recipe

Name: Kicked Up Pimento and Tuna Deviled Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 hardboiled eggs, peeled and cut in 1/2lengthwise, yolks removed and reserved separately; 1/4 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped black or green olives; 1 tablespoon minced red onion; 1 tablespoon chopped pimento, plus thin strips for garnish, if desired; 2 teaspoons minced parsley; 1 teaspoon nonpareil capers, drained; 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika, plus more for sprinkling on top for garnish; 3 tablespoons drained and flaked light tuna packed in olive oil, preferably Italian

Servings: persons

8 hardboiled eggs, peeled and cut in 1/2lengthwise, yolks removed and reserved separately
1/4 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped black or green olives
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1 tablespoon chopped pimento, plus thin strips for garnish, if desired
2 teaspoons minced parsley
1 teaspoon nonpareil capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot paprika, plus more for sprinkling on top for garnish
3 tablespoons drained and flaked light tuna packed in olive oil, preferably Italian

1
In a small mixing bowl mash the egg yolks with the back of a fork.
2
Add the mayonnaise and olive oil and mix until smooth.
3
Add the olives, onion, pimento, parsley, capers, vinegar, salt and hot paprika and mix well to combine.
4
Add the flaked tuna and fold gently to combine, trying to keep the tuna flakes intact.
5
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
6
Using a small spoon, divide the filling evenly among the wells of the cooked egg whites and garnish the top of each filled egg with 1 or 2 small strips of pimento, if desired.
7
Sprinkle lightly with paprika.
8
Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap, for up to overnight before serving.
9
(Note: if refrigerating overnight, sprinkle with the paprika just before serving.)

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 hardboiled eggs, peeled and cut in 1/2lengthwise, yolks removed and reserved separately, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped black or green olives, and more.

Yes, Kicked Up Pimento and Tuna Deviled Eggs falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kicked Up Pimento and Tuna Deviled Eggs

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