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Grillside Guacamole

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 13, 2011
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This summery guacamole takes the “tableside” trend to a whole new place – the grill! Fresh avocados, sweet onions and other tasty veggies take on flavor from grilling, while a sprinkling of Mexican Cotija cheese gives this dish an even more delicious twist.

Grillside Guacamole

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 16
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced, cut in half
  • 2 jalapeño chiles (3 inch), cut lengthwise in half, seeded
  • 4 ripe large avocados (about 2 lb) cut in half, pitted and peeled
  • 3 plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut lengthwise in half, seeded
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup Queso Cotijo cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. Spray 18x14-inch piece of heavy-duty foil or grill pan with cooking spray. Place onion and chiles on foil or pan. Place on grill over medium heat.
  • Step 
    2
    Cover grill; cook 5 to 8 minutes or until onion and chiles are crisp-tender and just beginning to brown. Add avocados and tomatoes to the onion and chiles. Cover grill; cook about 5 minutes longer or until avocados and tomatoes are hot, turning once halfway through grilling.
  • Step 
    3
    Remove vegetables from grill to cutting board. Finely chop chiles and coarsely chop remaining vegetables. In medium bowl, place vegetables, cilantro, lime juice, garlic salt and cumin; mix gently until combined. Stir in the cheese. Serve warm. If desired, serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

80 Calories
6g Total Fat
1g Protein
4g Total Carbohydrate
0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
80
Calories from Fat
50
Total Fat
6g
9%
Saturated Fat
1g
6%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
180mg
8%
Potassium
220mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
1%
Dietary Fiber
2g
10%
Sugars
0g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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