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Overhead view of grilled avocado halves on a grill, with black grill marks criss-crossing on avocado meat.

Grilled Avocado

Deliciously smoky and unbelievably creamy, grilled avocado is a perfect addition to any summer menu.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Yield:4 avocado halves

Equipment

  • grill see Notes
  • Cooking spray
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 2 medium ripe avocados halved, pits removed; see Notes
  • 4 lime wedges plus more for serving if desired
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat, approximately 375° to 450° Fahrenheit.
  • When grill is ready, lightly spritz cut-side of avocados with cooking spray. Place avocado halves cut-side down directly on preheated grill grate over indirect heat.
    Halved avocados, cut-side down, on grill grates over indirect heat.
  • Grill, uncovered, 5 minutes, or until avocados are softened and light char marks appear on avocado meat. Check for grill marks periodically and be careful not to overcook.
    Overhead view of 6 avocado halves on a grill, with char marks criss-crossing on avocado meat.
  • Use tongs to carefully remove avocado halves from grill. Immediately squeeze fresh lime juice over avocados (approximately 1 lime wedge per avocado half), sprinkle with salt to taste, and serve.

Notes

  • Grill: If you don't have a grill, you can use a cast-iron grill pan. The recipe instructions will stay the same.
  • Avocados: For best results, choose avocados that are ripe but still a little firm.
  • Make sure to serve the avocados immediately after cooking. They'll begin to oxidize and turn brown as they're exposed to open air.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1avocado half | Calories: 166cal | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 505mg | Total Carbs: 10g | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 3g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
Recipe By:Sam Guarnieri