# What You'll Need:
→ Guacamole Filling
02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
04 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1 Roma tomato, seeded and finely diced
→ Garnish
10 - Smoked paprika, for dusting
11 - Extra cilantro leaves, for garnish
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover, remove from heat, and allow eggs to sit for 10 minutes.
02 - Transfer eggs to an ice bath and cool for 5 minutes. Peel eggs and slice in half lengthwise.
03 - Carefully remove yolks and place them in a mixing bowl. Mash yolks with a fork. Cut avocado, remove the pit, and scoop flesh into the bowl. Mash together until smooth.
04 - Add red onion, jalapeño if using, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, ground black pepper, and diced tomato to the mashed mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined.
05 - Spoon or pipe the prepared guacamole mixture into the egg white halves.
06 - Sprinkle filled egg halves with smoked paprika and garnish with additional cilantro leaves.
07 - Chill until ready to serve.