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Œufs mimosa (French devilled eggs)

Time: 25 minutes4 servings (12 egg halves)approx. 100 kcal / serving (estimated)approx. 6 g protein / serving

Œufs mimosa, or stuffed eggs mimosa-style, is a classic starter of French bistros and festive tables. It's named after the yellow mimosa flower, which the sieved egg yolk on top resembles. Simple, cheap and pretty.

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Ingredients

Method

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  1. Lower the eggs into boiling water and cook for 9-10 minutes. Immediately plunge into iced water and chill for 5 minutes.
  2. Peel and halve lengthwise. Spoon out the yolks and set aside 2-3 nice ones.
  3. Mash the other yolks with a fork, add the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper and chives. Mix into a smooth cream.
  4. Pipe or spoon the cream back into the egg whites.
  5. Push the reserved yolks through a fine sieve over the eggs (this resembles mimosa flowers).
  6. Garnish with paprika and chives and serve cold.

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Can it be made ahead?

Filled, for 1 day in the fridge; add the garnish just before serving.

Without mayonnaise?

With Greek yoghurt and mustard.

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