Guacamole with Charred pepper and Scallions

Categories: Dips- cheese balls- salsa

Ingredients

• 3 medium green onions, trimmed
• 2 medium cloves garlic
• 1 jalapeno or Fresno pepper seeded and quartered lengthwise
• 2 tsp. vegtable oil
• 3 Hass avocados, halved and pitted
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• Salt and ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. In a bowl toss together the green onions, garlic and chile pepper with the vegetable oil. Add mixture to grill pan and cook, turning occasionally, until charred all over. Transfer to a work surface and let cool, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
3. Once cool, finely chop the onion and chile pepper and add them to a medium bowl. mash the garlic to a paste with a little salt and add it to the bowl.
4. Scoop the avocado flesh into the bowl and coarsely mash with a fork. Fold in cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with tortilla chips.

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