Grilled avocado is one of the easiest ways to add smoky, creamy flavor to your summer meals. This quick recipe needs only a handful of simple ingredients for the perfect low carb side or topping.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: Grilled avocados have a rich, buttery flavor with a light smokiness and subtle char to enhance their natural creaminess.
- Skill Level: Using just three flavorful ingredients, a quick high heat cook, and minimal clean up, this beginner friendly recipe is super easy!
- Recommended Tools: Use an outdoor grill, or a cast iron grill pan, to get those charred marks.
- Serving Suggestions: I serve these as a side with grilled chicken or steak, or fill them with salsa, shrimp, or chicken salad.
Ingredients
- Avocado: Choose ripe ones that give slightly when pressed but still feel firm. Hass avocados are a great choice, stock up when they are on sale and store them submerged in water in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Oil: A little oil helps prevent sticking and gives the cut side a nice golden color. I often swap in avocado oil since it holds up well to high heat.
- Seasoning: Simple seasoning is the best way to let that smoky avocado flavor shine. Flaky salt is a nice finishing touch after grilling.
- Variations:
- Try sesame oil, chili oil, or even melted bacon grease.
- Add lime juice for freshness that balances the rich avocado.
- Chili flakes or Tajín would add a spicy, punchy finish.
- For more savory depth, add a bit of garlic powder. Garlic herb seasoning or a zesty southwest seasoning would be interesting options.
How To Grill Avocado
- Cut the avocados vertically and remove the pit. Brush the cut sides with oil and season.
- Grill each cut half until lightly charred (full recipe below). Serve immediately.
Grill Smarter, Not Harder
- Prevent dry avocados by brushing the cut side with oil right before grilling.
- Clean and oil the grill grates before grilling so avocado releases easily.
- Grill cut side down only for the best color and smoky flavor.
- Grill avocados a maximum two to three minutes on a hot grill for best results.
- Add toppings after grilling for the best char.
Save Every Bite
- Refrigerate leftover grilled avocado in an airtight container for up to 1 or 2 days. Press plastic wrap against the cut surface and brush with lime juice to slow browning.
- Leftovers make a quick salsa or lunch bowl topping the next day.
- Do not freeze or reheat.
Fresh Summer Pairings
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Grilled Avocado
Grilled avocado is a quick, low carb side dish with a creamy center and lightly smoky char. It takes just minutes and pairs easily with burgers, salads, tacos, and grilled meats.
Equipment
Grill
Ingredients
- 2 avocados ripe
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to high heat.
- Cut avocados in half lengthwise and remove the seed.
- Brush with olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place on the grill in direct heat for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly charred.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- To make grilled avocado on the stovetop, use a cast iron grill pan on high heat and prepare the avocado as directed in recipe above. Remove when slightly charred with grill marks.
- Refrigerate leftover grilled avocado in zippered bags for up to 1 to 2 days.
- Use leftovers in other recipes such as salsa or a dip.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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