Grilled Avocado

Name: Grilled Avocado
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 - 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill; 1 clove garlic, grated; 1 tsp. finely grated lime zest; 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; Pinch of red pepper flakes; 2 avocados, pitted and quartered lengthwise (skin on); Fresh cilantro, flaky sea salt, and lime wedges, for serving

By Laura ManzanoPublished: Jun 1, 2022

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Yields:

2 - 4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

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It's no secret that avocados are the best. But have you tried grilling them? Yes, seriously, avocados get even better when quickly cooked on the grill. Grilling avocados not only gives them a charred and smoky flavor, but it makes them incredibly tender and extra creamy. You can eat grilled avocado simply dressed with lime juice and salt, or with a slightly spicy garlic-oregano dressing as we do here, but these do well in any recipe that calls for avocado. (Okay, maybe not avocado ice cream or other sweet recipes—stick to savory preparations.) Try grilled avocado in guacamole, avocado-tomato salad, or taco-stuffed.

Did you know that avocados come in many different varieties? The most common variety (out of hundreds in the world) is Hass. (You'll recognize them from their pebbly skin that darkens when ripe.) You can make this recipe with those, or grill any other type of avocado, from Bacon to Reed to Fuerte. If you're lucky enough to live where avocados are locally grown, check your farmers' market for new-to-you types.

Avocados that are just shy of ripe are best for grilling, as they’ll hold up better if they’re not super soft.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill
1
clove garlic, grated
1 tsp.
finely grated lime zest
1 Tbsp.
fresh lime juice
1 tsp.
dried oregano
1 tsp.
kosher salt
1/4 tsp.
freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of red pepper flakes
2
avocados, pitted and quartered lengthwise (skin on)
Fresh cilantro, flaky sea salt, and lime wedges, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Prepare a grill for high heat; clean and oil grates. In a small bowl, whisk oil, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, oregano, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
2. Step 2Lightly drizzle avocados with oil. Grill, turning once, until char marks are visible on flesh side and avocados have slightly softened, about 2 minutes per side.
3. Step 3Scoop out flesh from avocado and transfer to a plate. Whisk vinaigrette again, then drizzle over avocados. Garnish with sea salt and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges alongside.