Holy Guacamolé
Charred Avocado Halves with Lime and Red Onion Salsa
20 minutes
Serves 4
SideMexicanVeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-freeShellfish-freeSoy-freeLow Carb
Herb's take
Move over, raw guac, this Mexican-inspired side takes avocados to the grill, unlocking smoky complexity and creamy texture. You'll learn how a little char can turn your salsa from predictable to party trick.
Equipment needed
- Grill or grill pan
Ingredients
Yield
4
Instructions
- 01Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 02Brush the cut sides of the avocado halves with olive oil.
- 03Place the avocados cut side down on the grill and cook for 3–4 minutes until distinct grill marks appear and the flesh is lightly charred.
- 04Remove avocados from the grill and let cool slightly.
- 05In a small bowl, combine red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime zest, and half the lime juice.
- 06Using a spoon, gently loosen the grilled avocado flesh without removing it from the peel, then drizzle with the remaining lime juice and a pinch of salt.
- 07Top each avocado half with a generous spoonful of the red onion salsa. Sprinkle with extra cilantro if desired.
- 08Serve immediately as a warm-cool side dish with tortilla chips or alongside grilled meats.
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