Description
Elevate your gatherings with this Easy Grilled Guacamole, a delightful dip that combines creamy avocados with smoky flavors. Perfect for game days or backyard barbecues, this recipe is simple yet impressive, making it a go-to dish for impressing friends and family. Enjoy the vibrant colors and irresistible taste as you serve it with tortilla chips or fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup grilled corn (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (400°F/200°C).
- Halve the avocados and corn (if using), placing them cut-side down on the grill. Grill for about 5 minutes until charred.
- Remove avocados from the grill and scoop into a bowl while warm. Lightly mash with a fork, keeping some chunks.
- Mix in lime juice, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Stir until just combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve in a bowl with optional grilled corn sprinkled on top alongside tortilla chips or fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like cumin or additional herbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to prevent browning.