Grilled Avocados 6 Ways
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Hummus, Radish, Cucumber, and Paprika–Stuffed Avocado
Servings: 1
INGREDIENTS
1 ripe avocado
Oil, for brushing
Salt, to taste
Hummus, to taste
1 small radish
¼ cucumber, peeled and chopped
Paprika, to taste
PREPARATION
1. Preheat gas grill on high heat.
2. Using a sharp knife, slice the avocados in half by cutting in a straight line around the pit.
3. Place the avocado half containing the pit in your hand and face it away from you. Gently stick the tip of the knife into the side of the pit and carefully pry it out of the avocado. For a ripe avocado, the pit will pop out with little effort. You can hold a kitchen towel in your hand and place the avocado in the towel for added protection from the edge of your knife.
4. Place the avocado halves on a tray.
5. Using a pastry brush, brush oil on each of the avocado halves.
6. Season avocados with salt.
7. Place the avocados on the grill, flesh side down, and grill for 3-4 minutes, until grill marks appear.
8. Remove the avocados and stuff with hummus, radishes, cucumber, and a pinch of paprika.
9. Enjoy!
Almond Butter, Strawberry, Honey, and Mint–Stuffed Avocado
Servings: 2
INGREDIENTS
1 ripe avocado
Oil, for brushing
Almond Butter, to taste
Strawberries, chopped, to taste
Honey, to taste
Mint leaf, to taste
PREPARATION
1. Preheat gas grill on high heat.
2. Using a sharp knife, slice the avocados in half by cutting in a straight line around the pit.
3. Place the avocado half containing the pit in your hand and face it away from you. Gently stick the tip of the knife into the side of the pit and carefully pry it out of the avocado. For a ripe avocado, the pit will pop out with little effort. You can hold a kitchen towel in your hand and place the avocado in the towel for added protection from the edge of your knife.
4. Place the avocado halves on a tray.
5. Using a pastry brush, brush oil on each of the avocado halves.
6. Place the avocados on the grill, flesh side down, and grill for 3-4 minutes, until grill marks appear.
7. Remove the avocados and brush with honey.
8. Stuff the avocados with almond butter, strawberries, honey, and mint.
9. Enjoy!
Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, and Sriracha–Stuffed Avocado
Servings: 1
INGREDIENTS
1 ripe avocado
Oil, for brushing
Salt, to taste
1 egg, scrambled
1 strip bacon, cooked and crumbled
Sriracha, to taste
PREPARATION
1. Preheat gas grill on high heat.
2. Using a sharp knife, slice the avocados in half by cutting in a straight line around the pit.
3. Place the avocado half containing the pit in your hand and face it away from you. Gently stick the tip of the knife into the side of the pit and carefully pry it out of the avocado. For a ripe avocado, the pit will pop out with little effort. You can hold a kitchen towel in your hand and place the avocado in the towel for added protection from the edge of your knife.
4. Place the avocado halves on a tray.
5. Using a pastry brush, brush oil on each of the avocado halves.
6. Season avocados with salt.
7. Place the avocados on the grill, flesh side down, and grill for 3-4 minutes, until grill marks appear.
8. Remove the avocados and stuff with scrambled eggs, bacon crumbles, and Sriracha sauce.
9. Enjoy!
Peach, Feta, and Mint–Stuffed Avocado
Servings: 2
INGREDIENTS
1 ripe avocado
Oil, for brushing
Honey, to taste
1 peach, chopped, to taste
Feta cheese, crumbled, to taste
Small mint leaves, to taste
PREPARATION
1. Preheat gas grill on high heat.
2. Using a sharp knife, slice the avocados in half by cutting in a straight line around the pit.
3. Place the avocado half containing the pit in your hand and face it away from you. Gently stick the tip of the knife into the side of the pit and carefully pry it out of the avocado. For a ripe avocado, the pit will pop out with little effort. You can hold a kitchen towel in your hand and place the avocado in the towel for added protection from the edge of your knife.
4. Place the avocado halves on a tray.
5. Using a pastry brush, brush oil on each of the avocado halves.
6. Place the avocados on the grill, flesh side down, and grill for 3-4 minutes, until grill marks appear.
7. Remove the avocados and brush with honey.
8. Stuff the avocados with peaches, feta, and mint leaves.
9. Enjoy!
Tomato Salsa-Stuffed Avocado
Servings: 2
INGREDIENTS
1 ripe avocado
Oil, for brushing
3 tomatoes, diced
¼ white onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
Salt, to taste
PREPARATION
1. Preheat gas grill on high heat.
2. Using a sharp knife, slice the avocados in half by cutting in a straight line around the pit.
3. Place the avocado half containing the pit in your hand and face it away from you. Gently stick the tip of the knife into the side of the pit and carefully pry it out of the avocado. For a ripe avocado, the pit will pop out with little effort. You can hold a kitchen towel in your hand and place the avocado in the towel for added protection from the edge of your knife.
4. Place the avocado halves on a tray.
5. Using a pastry brush, brush oil on each of the avocado halves.
6. Season avocados with salt.
7. Place the avocados on the grill, flesh side down, and grill for 3-4 minutes, until grill marks appear.
8. Remove the avocados and set aside.
9. In a small bowl, mix the tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, and salt until well combined.
10. Spoon the salsa into the avocados and serve.
11. Enjoy!
Mango Salsa-Stuffed Avocado
Servings: 2
INGREDIENTS
1 ripe avocado
Oil, for brushing
1 mango, peeled and diced
¼ red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeño, deseeded and finely diced
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt, to taste
PREPARATION
1. Preheat gas grill on high heat.
2. Using a sharp knife, slice the avocados in half by cutting in a straight line around the pit.
3. Place the avocado half containing the pit in your hand and face it away from you. Gently stick the tip of the knife into the side of the pit and carefully pry it out of the avocado. For a ripe avocado, the pit will pop out with little effort. You can hold a kitchen towel in your hand and place the avocado in the towel for added protection from the edge of your knife.
4. Place the avocado halves on a tray.
5. Using a pastry brush, brush oil on each of the avocado halves.
6. Place the avocados on the grill, flesh side down, and grill for 3-4 minutes, until grill marks appear.
7. Remove the avocados and brush with honey.
8. In a small bowl, mix the mango, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, and salt until well combined.
9. Spoon the salsa into the avocados and serve.
10. Enjoy!