Spicy Avocado Lime Skewers
Spicy Avocado Lime Skewers
Ingredients
For the Skewers
- 2 firm but ripe avocados, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 red onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, whole
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
For the Spicy Lime Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill. While soaking, prepare your vegetables.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the avocado chunks, red bell pepper pieces, red onion pieces, and cherry tomatoes to the bowl with the marinade. Gently toss to coat all the vegetables evenly. Be careful not to mash the avocado.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Thread the marinated vegetables onto the soaked skewers, alternating between the different types of vegetables for an appealing look. Leave a small space between each piece.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp and have nice grill marks. The avocado should be slightly softened but still hold its shape.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
Carefully remove the skewers from the grill. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Spicy Avocado Lime Skewers
Ingredients
For the Skewers
- 2 firm but ripe avocados, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 red onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, whole
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
For the Spicy Lime Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill. While soaking, prepare your vegetables.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the avocado chunks, red bell pepper pieces, red onion pieces, and cherry tomatoes to the bowl with the marinade. Gently toss to coat all the vegetables evenly. Be careful not to mash the avocado.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Thread the marinated vegetables onto the soaked skewers, alternating between the different types of vegetables for an appealing look. Leave a small space between each piece.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp and have nice grill marks. The avocado should be slightly softened but still hold its shape.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Carefully remove the skewers from the grill. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min