Smoky Grilled Guacamole

This is a fun summer twist on a favorite.

Simply toss the avocados in the grill for just a few minutes.

You can serve this guacamole warm or chilled, either way it’s delicious!

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Smoky Grilled Guacamole

INGREDIENTS

2-3 Hass avocados

1 jalapeño, halved and seeded

olive oil

1 lime

1/4 cup minced onion

2 tbsp fresh cilantro

1 tomato, finely chopped

salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the grill.

  2. Cut the avocados in half and remove the seed. Spray or brush the avocados and jalapeño with olive oil.

  3. Place the avocados and jalapeño directly over the fire, cut side down. Close the lid and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from grill and let cool.

  4. Once cool enough to handle, scoop avocado flesh out of shell into bowl. Mince the grilled jalapeño and add to avocado.

  5. Mash the avocado with the juice of 1 lime, onion, and cilantro. Stir in chopped tomato and season to taste with salt and pepper, adding more lime juice if needed.

  6. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.