Guacamole With Charred Jalapeno And Scallions Recipes

GUACAMOLE WITH CHARRED JALAPENO AND SCALLIONS

Steps:

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

EASY GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• Halve and pit 2 ripe avocados and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
• Mash the avocados with a fork until the mixture reaches a coarse, chunky consistency. Stir in the remaining ingredients: 1 onion, minced, 1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with ½ tsp. salt, an additional ½ tsp. salt, 4 tsp. lime juice, ½ tsp. ground cumin, 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced, and 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if using. Taste and adjust seasoning. MAKE AHEAD: This guacamole recipe can be made two hours in advance. Press plastic wrap flush with the surface of the dip to prevent oxidation. Let it come to room temperature before serving.

GUACAMOLE WITH TOMATOES, CILANTRO AND JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Coarsely mash avocados in large bowl. Mix in onion, tomatoes, cilantro and canned chilies. Mix in jalapeño s to taste. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Place plastic wrap directly onto surface of guacamole. Refrigerate.)