Grilled Guacamole

Prep time:

10 minutes

Cook time:

10 minutes

Difficulty level:

Simple

Everybody loves guacamole. Put a new spin on your favorite appetizer by grilling it! This recipe recommends grilling the prepared mix as well as the avocados, but alternatively you can grill all the veggies before chopping them. Let us know which method you tried in the comments!

Ingredients

1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 plum tomatoes, halved and seeded
1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
3 medium ripe avocados, halved and pitted
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
Tortilla chips

Instructions

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.
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.