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Roasted Garlic Guacamole

5 from 9 votes
Spice up your guacamole with roasted garlic and habanero—smoky, bold, and packed with authentic Mexican flavor.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 habanero pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled 
  • 2 large avocados
  • 1 tomatoes, finely diced 
  • 1/4 red onion, finely diced 
  • 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped  
  • 1 tbsp lime juice, or to taste
  • To taste kosher salt

Instructions

  • Roast the garlic and habanero pepper on a comal or griddle over medium heat until the garlic is soft and lightly browned, and the habanero is charred all around.
  • Peel the garlic and grind it into a paste along with the habanero and a pinch of salt in a molcajete.
  • Scoop the avocado flesh into the molcajete and mash until it's chunky.
  • Mix in the diced tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice and salt to taste until everything is evenly distributed.
Course: Appetizers, Sides
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Appetizer, Guacamole, Mexican Sides