Charred and Charged

Grilled Avocado and Red Onion Skewers with Lime-Cilantro Glaze

30 minutes

Serves 4

SideMexicanGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-freeShellfish-freeSoy-freeLow SodiumLow Carb

Herb's take

Inspired by Mexican street-side grilling, this dish turns humble avocados and red onions into smoky, zesty showstoppers. You'll learn why grilling avocados is secretly brilliant and how lime-cilantro glaze makes everything sing.

Ingredients

Yield

2 large avocado, ripe but firm, peeled, pitted, cut into large chunks
1 large red onion, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

01
Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning.
Herb says
Science fact, wet wood resists burning, so your skewers won’t turn to charcoal before the veggies do.
02
In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, salt, pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika until evenly combined.
03
Reserve 2 tablespoons of the lime-cilantro glaze in a small dish for finishing.
04
Gently toss avocado chunks and red onion pieces with the remaining glaze, coating well but taking care not to break up the avocado.
05
Thread avocado and red onion alternately onto the skewers, leaving a bit of space between each piece for even charring.
06
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Oil the grates well.
07
Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, turning gently, until the onions are nicely charred and the avocados have grill marks but are still holding their shape.
Herb says
Avocado is a fruit, not a brick, don’t overdo it. You want some structure, not guacamole-on-a-stick.
08
Transfer skewers to a platter and immediately brush with the reserved lime-cilantro glaze for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Herb says
Acid in the glaze acts as a flavor amplifier and keeps the grilled avocado bright green.
09
Serve warm as a standout side dish.

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