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Guacamole with Charred Jalapeño and Scallions

F&W’s Grace Parisi invented this smoky guacamole.

  • TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 2 cups
  • Fast
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
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Recipe

Ingredients

  1. 3 medium scallions, white and tender green parts only
  2. 2 medium garlic cloves, unpeeled
  3. 1 jalapeño, seeded and quartered lengthwise
  4. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  5. 3 Hass avocados, halved and pitted
  6. 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
  7. 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  8. Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat a grill pan. In a small bowl, toss the scallions, garlic and jalapeño with the vegetable oil. Grill over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until charred all over, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a work surface and let cool.
  2. Finely chop the scallions and jalapeño and transfer to a medium bowl. Peel the garlic cloves, mash them to a paste and add them to the bowl. Scoop the avocado flesh into the bowl and coarsely mash with a fork. Fold the cilantro and lime juice into the guacamole, season with salt and pepper and serve.

Make Ahead

    Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole and refrigerate overnight.

Notes

    Variation: For a brighter, crunchier guacamole, finely chop the scallions, garlic and jalapeño and stir them in raw.

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I added more pepper and garlic then roasted onion.  I kicked it up with some hot sauce and tomatillos.  Delicious.  Served it with chips as well as grilled bread.  I have made it three times since.

Posted by: nsays on August 10, 2008

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Posted by: Juliet8379 on June 4, 2008

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charring the pepper and the scallions is a touch of genius!

Posted by: fraubauer on May 6, 2008

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