Southwest Grilled Avocados

Elevate your summer grilling game with these vibrant Southwest Grilled Avocados, a smoky and satisfying dish packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors. Perfectly ripe avocados are brushed with olive oil, lime juice, and a tantalizing blend of smoked paprika and cumin before being charred to perfection on the grill. They're then filled with a zesty black bean and corn salsa, studded with juicy cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and a hint of jalapeño for a spicy kick. A sprinkle of melted cheddar cheese adds a creamy finish, making these grilled avocados a show-stopping appetizer or light main dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is a deliciously healthy way to enjoy the essence of the Southwest. Perfect for BBQs, weeknight dinners, or even Meatless Mondays!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 whole avocados
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup black beans (cooked and drained)
• 0.5 cup sweet corn (cooked or canned, drained)
• 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes (diced)
• 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
• 1 whole green onion (sliced)
• 1 whole jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped, optional)
• 0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Slice the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Using a spoon, gently scoop out a small portion of the flesh to create a slightly larger cavity for the filling.

Step 3

Brush the cut sides of the avocados with olive oil and drizzle with lime juice to prevent browning. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, ground cumin, and a pinch of salt.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, sliced green onion, and jalapeño (if using). Season with a small pinch of salt and stir to combine.

Step 5

Place the avocado halves cut-side down on the preheated grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes until grill marks form and the avocados are slightly softened.

Step 6

Remove the avocados from the grill and place them on a serving platter cut-side up. Spoon the black bean and corn salsa evenly into the avocado cavities.

Step 7

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the filled avocados and return them to the grill (optional step: use indirect heat or place a lid on the grill) just until the cheese melts, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Serve immediately and garnish with extra cilantro, a squeeze of lime, or a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(799.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1051.6

Total Fat 74.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 866.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.5g	0%
Total Sugars 13.2g
Protein 23.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 118.8mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 2985.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.6%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 32.1%