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3 firm-ripe avocados Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grilling Ask a question about this ingredient
juice and zest of 1 lemon Ask a question about this ingredient
salt and freshly ground pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
1 large clove garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, roughly chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
Prepare a very hot gas or charcoal grill (you should not be able to hold your hand 5 inches above the grill for more than 3 seconds), or set a grill pan over medium-high heat. Halve, peel and pit the avocados and put them in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon each of olive oil and lemon juice. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Ask a question about this stepBrush the surface of the grill or grill pan with a light coating of oil so the avocados won't stick. Grill the avocados, cut side down, for a minute or two, until they are nicely caramelized. Flip them with a spatula and cook for another 2 minutes. Return the avocados to the bowl and mash gently with a fork, leaving them quite chunky. Stir in the rest of the olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, basil and Parmesan, adding more lemon juice, cheese, salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with pita or tortilla chips, or press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole and keep at room temperature for up to an hour.
Ask a question about this stepJust read JimHero post, why not grill the pita too. I love grilled pita
I have done lots of things with avocados but have never grilled them and I really like the idea of breaking away from cilantro and hot peppers.
I tried this the other night, what's really good is if you take pita, drizzle it with olive oil and salt, bake at 375, cut into wedges and serve. So good.
Steven is the author of the best-selling Barbecue Bible and the host of two grilling TV shows: The Primal Grill and Barbecue University.
I think this wiould be great with Amanda's caramelized grapefruit (vinaigrette) substituted for the lemon juice.