Cumin And Charred Corn Guacamole

Cumin And Charred Corn Guacamole
  • Author: Gaby Dalkin

This delicious guacamole recipe brings together the creamy goodness of ripe Hass avocados with zesty lemon juice, fragrant cumin, and a kick of red pepper flakes. Grilled corn kernels add a smoky sweetness to this flavorful dip, perfect for scooping up with crispy homemade tortilla chips.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 3 Hass avocados
  • 1 Lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 ear of corn, cleaned and grilled
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 3 Hass avocados
  • 1 Lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • sea salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ear of corn, cleaned and grilled
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Cut the tortillas into 6 triangles each.
  • Add the vegetable oil to a heavy bottom pan over high heat, about ½ inch deep. Once the oil is shimmering, add a few of the tortilla triangles at a time and fry for about 1 minute on each side until they are crisp.
  • Meanwhile, combine the salt, and spices in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Remove the chips from the oil and transfer to a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt mixture and let cool to room temperature.
  • Brush the cleaned ear of corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place onto a heated indoor or outdoor grill and let sit for a 3 minutes or so on each side until slightly blackened. Remove from grill and let cool. Once cool, cut the kernels off and set aside.
  • Combine the avocados, lemon juice, lime juice, jalalpeño, cumin, salt and pepper into a large bowl and mash together with a fork. Add the charred corn and combine. Serve with freshly made tortilla chips.

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Nutrition

  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Carbohydrate Content: 34 g
  • Protein Content: 6 g
  • Fat Content: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
  • Trans Fat Content: 0.003 g
  • Sodium Content: 611 mg
  • Fiber Content: 13 g
  • Sugar Content: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat Content: 19 g
  • Serving Size: 1 serving