Matcha & Charred Corn Guacamole
On a scale of one to ten, how acceptable is it to slather guacamole E-V-E-R-Y-W-H-E-R-E ? A solid ten right ?! Toast, tacos, nachos, bagels...heck you’d swim in it if you could.
Well, your love affair with guac is about to hit a whole other level.
Meet your newest obsession : Matcha & Charred Corn Guacamole.
This ultra-green and antioxidant rich version of guacamole combines indulgence and wellbeing. Serve it as a dip at your next fiesta, but we warned, your guests might lick the bowl #IAmOnlyHereForTheGuacamole
Aïe aïe aïe we can hear you screaming “holy guacamole” from here !!
THIS MATCHA & CHARRED CORN GUACAMOLE IS :
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Ultra-green
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Antioxydant
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Perfectly spicy
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Tasty
INGREDIENTS
For the grilled corn
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2 ears of corn, peeled
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2 tbsp of vegetable margarine
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1 tsp of jalapeño hot sauce (we used the Fire Barn Lime and Tequila!)
For the avocado-matcha guac
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2 ripe avocados
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A lime (the juice + 2 tsp of zest)
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1 tsp of Teangle Ceremonial Matcha
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1 tbsp of olive oil
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¼ cup of unsweetened vegan yogurt
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A few drops of hot jalapeño sauce
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Salt and pepper
To serve
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¼ cup of chopped fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley or basil)
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½ sliced jalapeno
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A little lime zest
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A few drops of hot sauce
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Nachos, slices of toasted baguette bread, crackers ...
INSTRUCTIONS
Roasted corn
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Preheat barbecue or grill pan over high heat.
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In a bowl, combine the vegetable margarine and the hot sauce.Reserve.
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Wrap each corn on the cob in aluminum foil and place on the barbecue. Cook for 10 minutes, with the lid closed, turning frequently. * It is also possible to make this recipe with already cooked corn. In this case, skip to step 3! *
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Remove the foil from the corn on the cob and return to the heat for a few minutes or until the corn kernels are lightly charred. Brush with margarine mixture and set aside.
Avocado cream
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In a food processor, reduce all the ingredients to a smooth puree.
To serve
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Pour the avocado guac into a bowl. 2. Cut the corn kernels off the cob and add them to the guac. 3. Garnish with fresh herbs, jalapeño slices, lime zest and a few drops of the hot sauce. 4. Serve with nachos as an appetizer or on slices of toast for a light lunch, accompanied by a refreshing Teangle Ginger Lemongrass Iced Matcha.
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