Bon Appetit/August 2002

Guacamole with Lime and Roasted Chilies

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
3 poblano chilies (about 12 ounces) 1 large jalapeno chili 8 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 large plum tomato, seeded, chopped 2 small green onions, finely chopped 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 large ripe avocados, peeled, pitted 2/3 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup (packed) coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin



1 Char chilies directly over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour. Peel, seed, and finely chop chilies. Mix chilies, 1 tablespoon lime juice, tomato, green onions, and lime peel in small bowl. Season with salt.
2 Puree next 4 ingredients and 7 tablespoons lime juice in processor until almost smooth. Season with salt.
3 Spoon avocado puree into wide shallow bowl. Spoon chili mixture into center.

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