Taste of Home
Grilled Guacamole
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Grill: 10 min. + cooling
YIELD: 12 servings.
If you’re a guacamole lover, try this fun grilled version that has a smoky flavor. The veggies tend to darken a bit when heated, so stir it gently to prevent further discoloration. —Lindsay Sprunk, Noblesville, Indiana
Ingredients
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1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
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2 plum tomatoes, halved and seeded
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1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
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2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
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3 medium ripe avocados, halved and pitted
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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Tortilla chips
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine onion, tomatoes, pepper and 1 tablespoon oil; gently toss to coat. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 4 in. from heat until tender and charred, turning occasionally, 6-8 minutes. Brush avocados with remaining oil. Grill or broil avocados, cut side facing the heat, until charred, 4-6 minutes. Cool vegetables completely.
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2.
Chop onion, tomatoes and pepper; set aside. Peel avocados; transfer to a large bowl and mash with a fork. Stir in vegetables, cilantro, lime juice, cumin and salt. Serve immediately with chips.
Nutrition Facts
1/4 cup: 85 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat.
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