Guacamole with Charred pepper and Scallions
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Food and Wine magazine
Categories: Dips- cheese balls- salsa
Ingredients
- 3 medium green onions, trimmed
- 2 medium cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeno or Fresno pepper seeded and quartered lengthwise
- 2 tsp. vegtable oil
- 3 Hass avocados, halved and pitted
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- Salt and ground black pepper
Directions
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl toss together the green onions, garlic and chile pepper with the vegetable oil. Add mixture to grill pan and cook, turning occasionally, until charred all over. Transfer to a work surface and let cool, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Once cool, finely chop the onion and chile pepper and add them to a medium bowl. mash the garlic to a paste with a little salt and add it to the bowl.
- Scoop the avocado flesh into the bowl and coarsely mash with a fork. Fold in cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with tortilla chips.