Grilled Corn and Poblano Guacamole
Classic guacamole dip gets a twist with the addition of fresh charred corn and poblano pepper.
Ingredients
- ½ medium white onion sliced crosswise into ½-inch thick disc rings
- extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- 1 medium ear fresh corn husked and cleaned of silk
- 1 fresh poblano pepper
- 3 ripe Hass avocados
- ¼ cup crumbled queso fresco cheese
- 3 tablespoons (45 mL) fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves roughly chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Onion and Poblano Pepper: Heat a grill pan (or outdoor gas grill) over medium-high heat. Brush the onion pieces with olive oil. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until browned. Set aside on a plate. Repeat with the ear of corn, turning it until it is evenly grilled on all sides.
- Preheat the broiler to high (or place over a flame). Roast the poblano chile (on a piece of foil; no oil needed) until blackened on all sides. Allow all of the vegetables to cool. Chop the onion pieces into a medium dice. Cut the kernels of corn off the cob, and rub the blackened skin off the poblano pepper, discard the stem and seeds, and cut into a small dice.
- Cut the avocados in half and pit them. Mash one avocado with a large fork in a large bowl. Cut the remaining avocados into a small dice, and add to the bowl. Add the chopped onion, grilled corn kernels, and diced poblano pepper to the bowl. Add the queso fresco cheese, lime juice, and cilantro leaves and gently stir until evenly incorporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper (and additional lime juice, if desired). Serve with chips or with grilled fish or shrimp.
Adapted slightly from Frontera by Rick Bayless.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 195kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 173mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 2g