Easy Grilled Avocado Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
354 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Grilled Avocado Recipe
Description
The Easy Grilled Avocado Recipe involves halving and pitting avocado, then brushing the cut sides with olive oil or using non-stick spray to prevent sticking. Seasoned generously with garlic salt, the avocado halves are placed cut side down on a preheated grill. About 5 minutes later, defined grill marks form, indicating light caramelization and smoky flavor development. The warm avocado can be topped with salsa or pico de gallo, adding brightness and texture contrast.
The grilling softens the avocado slightly while maintaining its creamy interior. The garlic salt seasoning enhances the natural flavor without overpowering it. The salsa topping adds fresh acidity and a bit of texture against the smooth fruit. This preparation offers a quick alternative to eating raw avocado and can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or snack.
Adding sour cream with the salsa can introduce a cool, creamy element, balancing the smokiness from the grill and the herbs in the salsa. The recipe is straightforward and relies on simple ingredients to let the grilled avocado shine.
Ingredients
- avocado
- cup salsa for serving
- tbsp olive oil or non stick spray
- tsp garlic salt
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half and take out the pit.
- Drizzle with olive oil or spray with non stick spray.
- Season heavily with garlic salt.
- Place directly on a preheated grill with the cut side down.
- Cook for about 5 minutes or until you start to see grill lines.
- Pull off and spoon in salsa or pico. Serve with a fork or chips.
Notes
- Consider adding sour cream with the salsa when serving for a creamy contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 707mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1098mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 500IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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