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| Grilled Guacamole |
| Ingredients
8 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and halved 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling 2 lemons, juiced coarse salt freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons finely minced garlic 3/4 cup julienned basil leaves 1/2 cup sour cream or crème fraîche 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Method Preheat a grill or grill pan Place peeled and pitted avocado halves in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice this will help prevent oxidation], and sprinkle with a good amount of salt and black pepper. To grill indoors, preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Douse a paper towel with olive oil, then swipe it across the grill pan so you have just enough olive oil so the avocados won't stick [they will supply their own fat]. Place avocados on the grill, cut side down. Grill for 1 full minute. Meanwhile, preheat a 10-inch sauté pan. Add 1/2 cup of olive oil to the pan, add minced garlic and sauté until it gets light brown. Add julienned basil and sauté until wilted and transfer to a large glass or ceramic bowl. Take the avocados off the grill and add to the bowl. With a fork, mash the avocado/basil mixture well. Add sour cream and stir. Add Parmesan and stir. Serve immediately. |
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