Why do we call them "deviled" eggs + world's easiest vegan deviled eggs recipe

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: recipe

Ever wondered why we call them 'deviled' eggs??? me too.

The term “deviled” was popularized in 18th century England. Any time spices or bold flavors were used, it was considered "deviling" the dish.

While I personally wouldn't consider deviled eggs spicy or zesty I suppose it was a tangy revelation for the 18th century ;)

Other Fun Facts:

The origins of deviled eggs can be traced all the way back to ancient Rome! The Romans were the first to boil eggs and season them with spices and sauces.

In the Middle Ages, Europeans started stuffing boiled eggs.

By the 20th century, deviled eggs were considered a staple in American cuisine, especially during gatherings.

Here's the world's easiest recipe for vegan "deviled" eggs.

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Lindsay S. Nixon

Hi I'm Lindsay also known as the Happy Herbivore.
I've dedicated myself helping folks lose weight on a vegan diet. I been blogging since 2006, written 6 books, and started a business called Meal Mentor.

Recipe:Deviled "Eggs"

Prep time: 10 min | | Total: 10 min | 12 servings

Description

A healthy, fat-free, plant-based (vegan!) version of deviled eggs inspired by Ann Esselstyn!

Ingredients

a dash of hot sauce (optional)
a dash of paprika
6 small red potato
¼ cup hummus
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
a dash of black salt
1 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

Boil potatoes until fork-tender, then let cool completely. Meanwhile, mix hummus, mustard, garlic and onion together, plus a pinch of black salt, stirring to combine. (Add hot sauce here if you prefer a spicy deviled egg). Taste, adding more Dijon or black salt to taste, then set aside. Once potatoes cool, slice in half long-ways and use a little spoon or melon baller to scoop out a small circle of the potato flesh (this is your “egg”). Spoon hummus mixture into the hole and garnish with paprika or smoked paprika.

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