Best Guacamole With Toasted Pepitas And Cotija Cheese Recipes
GUACAMOLE WITH GRILLED CORN
This simple summer dip combines guacamole with sweet grilled corn and tangy Cotija cheese. The key to great guacamole is to pound the aromatics in a mortar and pestle or molcajete with salt, producing a guacamole with deep flavor from minimal ingredients.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories dips and spreads
Time 25m
Yield About 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare a coal or gas grill so it's at high heat. Add the corn and cook, turning occasionally, until the kernels are lightly blackened in spots all over, 5 to 15 minutes. When corn is cool enough to handle, hold one ear upright in a large bowl and, using a sharp knife, cut off the kernels. Discard the cob, then repeat with the other ear. Let cool completely before adding to the finished guacamole.
- Meanwhile, in a large granite mortar and pestle or molcajete (see Tip), combine the onion, chile, cilantro and salt. Pound into a rough paste, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer the paste to a large bowl.
- Add the flesh of the avocados and the lime juice. Crush the avocados into a chunky dip using the pestle or the back of a large spoon. Once corn kernels are completely cooled, add them and the Cotija to the large bowl, reserving a little of each for garnish. Fold together the guacamole, corn and cheese, and season to taste with more salt and lime juice. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro, Cotija and corn. Serve immediately with tortilla chips. (Try to eat in one sitting. Leftover guacamole stored in the fridge turns brown quickly.)
CLASSIC GUACAMOLE
For many, cilantro is the key to making the best guacamole. Serve this with chips, crackers, or crudites.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, lightly mash avocados, then stir in lime juice, tomato, jalapeno, garlic, red onion, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g
COTIJA GUACAMOLE WITH PEPITAS
Looking for a creative spin on traditional guacamole? Look no further. This recipe is bursting with flavors from your traditional guacamole - garlic, onions and cilantro... while keeping it "fresh". This guacamole gets an element of salty crunch from the pepitas (pumpkin seeds) and robust full-bodied flavor from the cotija cheese. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your guests.
Provided by Ankitha Gadag
Categories Vegetable
Time 7m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Chop garlic, onion and cilantro finely.
- Combine avocados & mash.
- Add in lime, sea salt and mix well.
- Top with cheese and pepitas!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.2, Fat 44.4, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 103.2, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 21.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 6.8
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