Guacamole With Charred Jalapeno and Scallions

Bonnie G #2's Note:

Found this in Food and Wine Magazine and sounds just enough different to give a try. To make ahead of time, press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole and refrigerate overnight.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 cups

• 3 medium scallions , white and tender green parts only
• 2 medium garlic cloves , unpeeled
• 1 jalapeno , seeded and quartered lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 avocados , halved and pitted
• 2 tablespoons lime juice , fresh
• ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon pepper (to taste)

Directions:

1. Preheat a grill pan.
2. In small bowl, toss scallions, garlic and jalapeno with the vegetable oil.
3. Grill over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until charred all over, 5-6 minutes.
4. Transfer to a work surface and let cool.
5. Finely chop scallions and jalapeno and transfer to a medium bowl.
6. Peel the garlic cloves, mash them to a paste and add to the bowl.
7. Scoop the avocado into the bowl and coarsely mash with a fork.
8. Fold the cilantro and lime juice into the guacamole, season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
9. Variation.
10. For a brighter, crunchier guacamole, finely chop the scallions, garlic and jalapeno and stir them in raw.

Reviews

[Manami]

Hi Bonnie G #2, this is really a fantastic twist on the regular guacamole! The smoky flavor of the jalapeno was the best! Thanks so much for posting, Manami ;)

[AmandaInOz]

Very tasty and different guac! We loved the grilled jalepeno flavour. Yummy! Thanks Bonnie!