Description
Sizzling summer barbecues find new excitement with grilled avocados, a simple yet innovative Mexican-inspired side dish. Creamy halves kissed by flames deliver smoky richness that elevates casual meals, offering you a quick and delicious way to reinvent this beloved fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 avocados (ripe but firm, halved and pitted)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- ½ lime (juice)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) pico de gallo
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sour cream
- ½ cup (120 g) grilled shrimp
- ¼ cup (60 g) black beans
Instructions
- Grill Preparation: Ignite the grill to medium-high heat and delicately coat the grates with a light olive oil sheen to prevent sticking.
- Avocado Transformation: Lavishly brush the exposed flesh of avocado halves with olive oil, then sprinkle with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Grilling Process: Position avocado halves cut-side down directly on the hot grill grates, allowing them to caramelize and develop rich, smoky char marks for approximately 3-5 minutes until the surface turns golden and flesh becomes tender.
- Culinary Finishing: Carefully extract the grilled avocados from the heat, drizzle with zesty fresh lime juice, and embellish with preferred garnishes such as cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, diced tomatoes, or spicy salsa for a vibrant and sophisticated presentation.
Notes
- Ensure grill grates are clean and well-oiled to avoid avocados clinging and tearing when removing.
- Select firm but slightly soft fruits that will hold shape during grilling without turning mushy.
- Watch carefully for char marks and softening – 3-5 minutes maximum to maintain creamy texture without burning.
- Experiment with different seasoning blends like smoked paprika, chili powder, or fresh herbs to elevate the grilled avocado experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg