BASIL DEVILED EGGS

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Provided by Alia55

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 eggs, at room temp
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf
1/2 teaspoon paprika
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Cover eggs with warm water in a saucepan and bring to simmer.
Cook gently for 8 to 10 minutes.
Cool the eggs under cold water.
Peel shells and slice eggs in half lengthwise.
Remove the yolks and place in food processor bowl.
Add sour cream, mustard, basil leaves and seasonings to yolks and process till smooth.
Add pine nuts and chill mixture for about an hour.
Fill the egg white halves using a teaspoon or pastry bag with a wide tip.
Garnish each egg with a small basil leaf or sprig and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.3, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 110, Sodium 47.2, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 3.9