Avga Gemista or Greek Stuffed Eggs

Submitted by Sharon123

"A yummy way to fix stuffed eggs! From the Woman's Day Encyclopedia of Cooking."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 12 hard-boiled eggs, shelled
• 1⁄2 cup minced cooked beet
• 4 teaspoons minced capers
• 3 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• salt and pepper
• 1 whole capers

directions

1. Cut the eggs into halves crosswise.
2. Remove the yolks.
3. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each egg-white so it can stand upright.
4. Add next 7 ingredients to the yolks.
5. Beat smooth.
6. Spoon into the egg-white shells, forming a small mound on each.
7. Decorate each with a caper.
8. Enjoy!
9. Makes 12 servings.

Reviews

[evelynathens]

Very flavourful stuffed egg recipe. I substituted fresh dill for the parsley as I wanted a more assertive herb (and dill works very well with all the other ingredients). Be prepared for a pink-stuffed egg. The beet turns the mayonnaise the wildest shade of pink and these eggs will definitely attract attention. I did add just a dash of sugar to the mayo too. BTW, the caper at the end is not just decorative, it provides a great burst of pungent saltiness.

 

[artistclogger]

How Yummy! Tonight we served these with a Greek themes dinner (for guests) and everyone loved it, even a guest who has never liked "devilled eggs." Not only are they very tasty--they are beautiful! The color combination of the red stuffing and the green capers is eye-catching. One caution. Make certain your hands are not "stained" by the beets when you handle the "whites" as you are stuffing them. The white stains easily; if they are NOT stained, the contast between the "white" cases and the bright pink stuffing is stunning. I made these ahead of time (in the AM) and served them at night. Very good, will make again and again, especially at Christmas as an appetizer (red/green color scheme).

 

[Leggy Peggy]

Gorgeous version of stuffed eggs. Made for Zaar World Tour and my daughters' house-warming party. They disappeared quickly.

 

[Darkhunter]

We love beets, we love eggs. We now love beets and eggs! I've often eaten beets with boiled eggs, but never thought to combine them as one. And with capers yet. What's not to like. This has so many good things going for it. Glad they all married well. Thnx for posting Sharon. Made for ZWT4.

 

[Julie Bs Hive]

I've always enjoyed pink eggs (usually pickled) so this was a welcome change for the family. I'd only made half the recipe but now realize I should have done the lot. I used a white wine vinegar and the results were very good. Made for ZWT4.