Smoky and Chunky Guacamole
- 5 ripe Hass avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 limes, halved
- 2 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 2 serrano chiles
- Two 1/2-inch-thick slices of red onion
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Tortilla chips, for serving
- In a large bowl, gently toss the avocados with the lime halves, tomatoes, chiles, red onion slices, the 3 tablespoons of oil and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper.
- Light a grill and oil the grate.
- Grill the avocados, limes, tomatoes and onion cut side down along with the whole chiles over moderate heat until charred but not falling apart, about 3 minutes for the limes, 8 minutes for the onion and 12 to 15 minutes for the avocados, tomatoes and chiles.
- As the items finish cooking, transfer them to a work surface and let cool.
- Scoop out the avocado flesh and coarsely chop; transfer to a large bowl.
- Remove the seeds and stems from the tomatoes and chiles, finely chop and add to the bowl.
- Finely dice the onion and add to the bowl along with the cilantro and garlic.
- Squeeze the grilled limes over the guacamole and season with salt and pepper; mix gently.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
avocados, tomatoes, serrano chiles, red onion, vegetable oil, kosher salt, pepper, cilantro, garlic, tortilla chips
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/smoky-and-chunky-guacamole (may not work)