Description
A Fresh Off The Grill Favorite
These smoky grilled avocados pair perfectly with a bright tomato basil salsa, creating a warm weather dish that is colorful, creamy and full of fresh flavor.
Ingredients
For the salsa
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1 jalapeño pepper seeded and cut into 1/8 inch cubes
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2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
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1/4 teaspoon sea salt
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2 medium ripe tomatoes seeded and cut into 1/8 inch cubes
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1 tablespoon white balsamic or Champagne vinegar
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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8 large basil leaves cut en chiffonade (strips)
For the avocados
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2 large ripe but firm avocados
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1 teaspoon lime juice
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1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
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sea salt to taste
Instructions
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Place the jalapeño, red onion and sea salt in a molcajete and grind to a paste. Add to a bowl with the tomatoes, then drizzle in vinegar and olive oil. Stir in basil and set aside.
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Preheat grill or griddle to high heat.
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Slice avocados in half, remove pits and leave skins on.
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Whisk lime juice and olive oil, brush onto the cut sides of the avocados and sprinkle with sea salt.
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Grill cut side down until marked, flip and grill until skin is charred and flesh is soft.
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Let cool for 5 minutes. Spoon salsa into each avocado half.
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Garnish with basil and serve with extra salsa.
Notes
Add a sprinkle of toasted pepitas or crushed almonds for extra crunch.
Serve alongside grilled zucchini, potato wedges or a crisp green salad.
Top with extra lime juice, basil or fresh corn kernels for added brightness.
Nutrition info is approximate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers and Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fresh and Vibrant, Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 avocado half
- Calories: 185kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg