Just saw this amazing sounding recipe on Whole Foods’ blog thanks to a tweet 🙂 I can’t vouch for it personally, but it sure sounds amazing. Besides, when has WF steered us wrong?!
This is a perfect treat for Cinco de Mayo -dip tortilla chips or raw veggies into this creamy sauce or use it as you would salsa, spooning it over roast meat or fish.
delicioso!
BLACKENED JALAPENO AND AVOCADO GUACAMOLE
Dip tortilla chips or raw veggies into this creamy sauce or use it as you would salsa, spooning it over roast meat or fish.
Ingredients
- 2 large fresh jalapeño peppers
- 2 large cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 large Hass avocados, halved, pitted and peeled
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add jalapeños and garlic and cook, shaking the skillet often, until tender and blackened on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside to let cool.
- Seed and stem jalapeños then transfer to a food processor along with garlic. Add avocados, lime juice and salt and puree until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl and serve.
Notes
Per serving: 110 calories (90 from fat), 10g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 7g total carbohydrate (5g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 1g protein
