You’re likely preparing to celebrate this week. Have you ever wondered: What’s with the eggs on Easter? How did the tradition of dying, serving, and even hiding eggs become a part of the Christian Holiday which celebrates the resurrections of Christ? We’ve got the answer, plus 5 keto deviled eggs you’ve definitely never tried before.

Here’s the history of eggs on Easter and how you can enjoy them, with bold flavors, this Easter.

Let’s celebrate!

Why We Use Eggs to Celebrate Easter

The egg, quite simply, is an ancient symbol of new life. And while it’s been associated with pagan festivals celebrating spring, Christians have used eggs specifically to represent new life in Jesus’ resurrection. Eggs can be thought of as a symbol of Jesus’s resurrected life, and the Christian new life in their faith in Him.

Decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back to at least the 13th century, according to some sources. One explanation for this custom is that eggs were formerly a forbidden food during Lent, so people would paint and decorate them to mark the end of the period of penance and fasting, then eat them on Easter as a celebration.

Although there is no known religious significance, Easter egg hunts and games with eggs have also become part of many people’s Easter traditions.

Beyond Keto Deviled Eggs

How do you make deviled eggs fit into the “Beyond Keto” lifestyle? To start, eggs are a good foundation. Eggs are a healthy, all-natural protein source within Beyond Keto eating. In fact, you can find many studies and resources to support the eating of eggs within a nourishing diet.

Next, you must look at the other ingredients in your deviled egg recipe. First and foremost, it’s vitally important to remove any source of processed unhealthy fats (soybean oil) in commercial mayonnaise. Soybean oil is highly inflammatory, and devastating to overall health and metabolism (1, 2, 3).

Instead, use the avocado mayo recipe below or buy a healthy avocado mayo at the store. In addition to the healthy fats and nutrients in avocados (4, 5), you can add olive oil for healthy fats (6, 7, 8).

Beyond Keto Avocado Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

• 12 large free-range eggs
• 1/4 cup Keto Zone Avocado Mayo or commercial Keto Mayo (no soybean oil)
• 1 Tablespoon butter softened to room temperature
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons pickle juice
• 5 teaspoons keto sweetener (or to taste, optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Dash hot sauce, such as Tabasco
• Paprika for sprinkling
• Bacon pieces optional

Instructions

1. Hard boil eggs: Place eggs in a large saucepan, cover with water, and place on stovetop over high heat. Then, bring water to a boil, boil for one minute, cover with a lid, and remove from heat.
2. Allow to sit for 17-20 minutes, drain, and transfer to an ice bath.
3. Once cooled, peel eggs.
4. Slice cooked eggs in half lengthwise.
5. Remove yolks and transfer to a medium-sized bowl. Add mayo, butter, mustard, pickle juice, sweetener, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Use a fork to mash well.
6. Spoon filling into each egg white. Sprinkle with paprika and bacon (if using) and serve.

Enjoy! Serves 24.

Nutrition Info (per ½ egg): 44 calories, 3 gm fat, 0 gm carbs, 3 gm protein

4 More Delicious Beyond Keto Options

Place egg whites on serving dish or in jellyroll pan lined with paper towels (to prevent eggs from rolling). Spoon about 1 tablespoon egg-yolk mixture into each egg-white half. Top eggs with reserved chopped salmon. Cover eggs and refrigerate up to 4 hours. Just before serving, garnish with dill sprigs

Roasted Garlic Deviled Eggs

Follow the instructions above to hard boil 12 eggs, remove shells, cut lengthwise, remove yolks, place yolks in a bowl, and set whites aside.

With a fork, break up yolks until fluffy.

Separately, drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil over the head of garlic and roast in a 350 degrees F oven until tender, about 30 minutes. Once cooked, squeeze cloves into a bowl and mash.

To yolks, add roasted garlic, 1 cup avocado mayonnaise, and 1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese; mix. Spoon about 1 tablespoon egg-yolk mixture into each egg-white half. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.

Once ready to serve, toss 1 tablespoon butter with 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs in a skillet until toasted,
2 to 3 minutes. Garnish eggs with mixture and serve.

Deviled Eggs with Cilantro, Jalapeños, and Curry

Bottom Line

Let’s celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and our new lives in Him this week! If you want, add eggs to your celebration to represent new life. And, go ahead – serve these adventurous, healthy, Beyond Keto deviled eggs. Then, get more amazing recipes and tips in Dr. Colbert’s Beyond Keto book!