Garlic. Is there anybody who doesn't like it? It's good for you and has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Eat it fresh and it has a distinct fiery taste... roast it and it becomes buttery and mellow. I use garlic in a lot of the meals that I cook.
I picked up a few avocados the other day and I must admit, I usually end up eating them plain in a sandwich, but this time I wanted to make some guacamole. I Heart Cooking Clubs theme this week is Sauces and Salsas. Okay, I might have taken a bit of liberty with the theme, but I think guacamole might be considered a salsa of sorts.
I made so many adaptations of Rick Bayless' Grilled Garlic and Orange Guacamole, that it's pretty much a new recipe. I had two ripe pineapples on the counter from my last Bountiful Basket order, so subbed pineapple for the orange, which gave the guacamole just a touch of sweetness.
I upped the number of garlic cloves in Rick's recipe (6) to twelve and found I could have used more. Yes, I love garlic. Thanks for the inspiration, Rick. And thanks to Girlichef for hosting the National Garlic Day event at her blog!
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Grilled Garlic and Pineapple Guacamole - Inspired by Rick Bayless
Cooking spray
12 garlic
cloves, peeled
2
jalapenos, seeded
1 small
red onion, sliced
1/2 cup
fresh pineapple, coarsely chopped
3
avocados, pitted, flesh scooped from skin
2 T lemon
juice
1 tsp
black pepper
1 tsp
salt
Spray a
comal with cooking spray. Lay the garlic, jalapenos, and onion and cook,
turning as necessary until charred. Remove from comal and put into food
processor, along with the pineapple. Pulse until ingredients are coarsely
chopped. In a medium bowl, mash avocados with a fork to desired consistency.
Add ingredients from the food processor and combine. Add lemon juice, black
pepper, and salt. Refrigerate until well chilled. Serve with tortilla chips or
use as a garnish for food.
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Haha, I used a Bountiful Basket pineapple for my pineapple salsa (which would have fit your theme ;) This sounds really interesting!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds awesome! We are huge guacamole fans at our house. :-) Possibly a silly question: What's a 'comal'?
ReplyDeleteThere is no such thing as too much garlic and this sounds great! And since the recipe is one of Rick's, there's no doubt how delicious it is. A keeper!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of subbing in the pineapple--so refreshing and fun. ;-)
ReplyDeleteMmmmm...I LIKE it! I'm in love with any sort of guac -especially some with 12 cloves of garlic in it. And the pineapple? Sounds amazing! Deeeelicious, garlicky goodness ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, Love the sound and looks of this quacamole! Pineapple would be a wonderful addition to this dip too. I couldn't handle the garlic, but it sure sounds tasty anyway.
ReplyDeleteKaren, I posted guacamole today also....guess great minds run in the same direction! :)
Your guacamole looks wonderful! I love garlic! A great idea of using pineapple, I have never tried making any guacamole, should really try it out one day! Hope you have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteDouble garlic...woo-hoo! Very interested in the pineapple.
ReplyDeleteOh yes...bring on the garlic! I love your idea to add in 12 cloves of garlic. Why not, right? I bet this was fantastic.
ReplyDeleteOh I love it!! garlic power packed punch!! yummy pics!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a unique guac recipe! I'm loving the sound of that grilled garlic in it!
ReplyDeleteI've never met a guar I didn't like and this one looks and sounds really good Karen.
ReplyDeleteLove guacamole, so I definitely will be trying this. We just had some pineapple salsa and now I can imagine the avocados added. Yum!
ReplyDeleteI love classic guacamole, but this version sounds delicious, Karen!
ReplyDeleteI always admire that you can do that....change up a recipe and make it yours. I wish I could.
ReplyDeleteI love a pineapple salsa so I'm sure guac would be great too!!
Lovely! Guac is definitely a salsa and I am all for doubling the garlic!
ReplyDeleteYou can never have too much garlic or guacamole! :)
ReplyDeletewhat an interesting guacamole!!! Looks and sounds absolutely delicious!
ReplyDeleteI've never met a Rick Bayless recipe I didn't love! Guac and pineapple is a combination I've never tried and I must do something about that! Pineapples are so delicious right now.
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique combination; now I have to try this one.Garlic is my best friend in the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteRita
I love adding fruit to my guacamole. This sounds delish!
ReplyDeletewhat a super interesting recipe for guacamole! love it!
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