Grilled-Onion Guacamole
Updated June 13, 2023
- Total Time
- 20 minutes, plus 1 hour marinating time
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¾ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 large red onion, peeled and cut into ¼-inch thick slices
3 avocados
1 large tomato
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 Serrano chilies, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Fresh lime juice to taste
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 to 6 servings)
13 grams carbs; 224 calories; 13 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 20 grams fat; 8 grams fiber; 302 milligrams sodium; 3 grams protein; 3 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, pepper, cumin and ¾ teaspoon salt. Place in a shallow dish, add the onion and let marinate for 1 hour. Heat a grill until hot. Drain the liquid from the onion and place on a grill. Grill for 3 minutes per side. Coarsely chop.
- Step 2
Peel, seed and cut the avocados into ½-inch dice. Dice the tomato. Combine the grilled onion, avocados, tomato, garlic, chilies and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and lime juice. Keep at room temperature until ready to serve.
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I have been making this guacamole since the recipe was published in Molly Neill's food section in the NYT magazine many years ago. It is without doubt the best Guacamole I've ever tasted, and just about everybody who's had it agrees. Serve with the best tortilla chips you can find.