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    Spicy Guacamole with Roasted Vegetables

    September 3, 2018 by Gemma 23 Comments

    Roasted tomatoes, jalapeños and onion add a great smoky and complex flavor to this spicy guacamole with roasted vegetables.

    Spicy guacamole with roasted vegetables #guacamole

    Spicy Guacamole with Roasted Vegetables

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    Carne asada nights at my parents' house are guaranteed to have three things, juicy carne asada, tangy pico de gallo and spicy guacamole with roasted vegetables.

    I have shared their recipe for pico de gallo (find it here), and now it is time to share their fabulous recipe for spicy guacamole with roasted vegetables.

    Before I do, there are a few things my parents always emphasize about the recipe that they specifically asked me to tell you:

    • First, make sure the tomatoes are ripe.
    • Second, do not use too much onion (or else the guacamole can turn out sweet).
    • Third, let each person salt their own serving of guacamole (salting it will speed up the browning process).
    • Fourth, and most importantly, roast the vegetables just like the name of the recipe says. Roasting the vegetables adds a smoky, complex flavor to the guacamole that I think is so much better than using just raw vegetables.

     

    How to Make Spicy Guacamole with Roasted Vegetables

    To begin, roast the whole tomatoes, whole jalapeños, and a sliced ¼ onion on a comal (flat griddle).

    Use one tomato and one jalapeño for every one avocado. For a spicier guacamole, use 2 jalapeños for every one avocado. Also, only use a ¼ of a small white onion or an ⅛ of a large onion. Roasted onion develops a sweet flavor, therefore too much onion can make the guacamole taste sweet.

    Guacamole ingredients

    Find the cast iron comal we use by clicking here.

    Flip the tomatoes, jalapeños, and onion until there is a nice char all around. Since the onion is sliced thinner, it will be done roasting before the other two so be sure to watch it closely.

    Roasted vegetables for guacamole

    Once they are roasted, place the tomatoes and jalapeños in a plastic bag. Close the bag and let the jalapeños and tomatoes sweat in there for about 15 minutes. This will make peeling them much easier.

    Roasted vegetables in plastic bag

    Afterward, peel the charred skin from the tomatoes and the jalapeños and dice them along with the onion. If the jalapeños are spicy, you may want to wear gloves.

    Roasted ingredients for guacamole

    Next, In a medium bowl, mash the avocado with the back of a fork or a masher until creamy.

    Finally, mix in the diced onion, tomatoes and jalapeños into the mashed avocado.

    Spicy guacamole with roasted vegetables #guacamole

    Now the spicy guacamole with roasted vegetables is ready to serve.

    Spicy guacamole with roasted vegetables #guacamole

    Keeping the guacamole from browning. . .

    Remember to not to salt the whole bowl of guacamole as this will increase the browning process of the avocado. Instead, let each person salt their own serving of guacamole according to their taste.

    Another tip to help slow the browning process is to leave the pit from the avocado in the guacamole. Some people like to add lime juice, which also decreases browning. However, I would recommend against it as it does change the flavor of the guacamole.

    As with most of the dishes I have shared so far, this is a pretty simple recipe to make. The roasting of the vegetables may take a little longer than other guacamole recipes, but trust me it makes a world of difference.

    I hope you enjoy!

    My parents have been looking forward to me sharing this recipe with you. So please write what you think in the comments below so I can let them know. 

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    Spicy Guacamole with Roasted Vegetables

    Roasted tomatoes, jalapeños and onion add a great smoky and complex flavor to this spicy guacamole with roasted vegetables.
    Author Gemma from Everyday Latina

    Ingredients

    • 2 avocados
    • 2 ripe Roma tomatoes
    • 2 jalapeños (use an extra jalapeño for added spiciness)
    • ¼ small white onion (or ⅛ of a large white onion)

    Instructions

    • Roast the whole tomatoes, whole jalapeños, and a sliced ¼ onion on a comal (flat griddle).
    • Flip the tomatoes, jalapeños, and onion until charred all around. 
    • Once they are roasted, place the tomatoes and jalapeños in a plastic bag. Close the bag and let the jalapeños and tomatoes sweat in there for about 15 minutes. This will make peeling them much easier.
    • Peel the charred skin from the tomatoes and the jalapeños and dice them along with the onion.
    • In a medium bowl, mash the avocado with the back of a fork or a masher until creamy. Then, mix in the diced onion, tomatoes and jalapeños into the mashed avocado.

    Notes

    Let each person salt their own serving of guacamole (salting it will speed up the browning process). You can also leave the pit from the avocado in the guacamole to avoid faster browning. 
    Do not use too much onion. Roasted onion develops a sweet flavor, therefore too much onion can make the guacamole taste sweet.
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    About Gemma

    Gemma is the recipe developer, writer and food photographer behind Everyday Latina. Gemma was born in Mexico, but has spent the majority of her life in the United States. She has been sharing recipes since 2018 with an emphasis on her parents' traditional Mexican cuisine and a focus on clean, healthy ingredients. Her goal is to build a community of people who appreciate family, food and culture and, who like her, want to live a healthy, happy everyday life.

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    Comments

    1. Sandra

      November 21, 2022 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      Love, love, love this recipe. This is the only way I make guacamole now. Thanks so much for sharing.

      Reply
      • Gemma

        November 21, 2022 at 10:56 pm

        Hi Sandra, I love that! I am so glad you like it, it's my favorite guacamole. Thank you for trying it and for the comment.

        Reply
    2. Kirby Steer

      November 24, 2018 at 7:17 pm

      Hello, This is a great recipe, thank you for the detailed recipe. I am a food lover.

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        November 27, 2018 at 1:26 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    3. D

      September 17, 2018 at 12:04 pm

      Wow! I love guacamole but I never knew it was this easy to make! I would always improvise and just put tomatoes avocado seasonings and some sour cream. Thank you for this.

      D,xo || from https://livedreamcreate-d.com

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        September 18, 2018 at 1:07 pm

        Yes so easy and it turns out so good. I hope you like it!

        Reply
    4. Rachel

      September 14, 2018 at 6:53 pm

      So I had no idea that you aren't supposed to salt the guac because of browning! Also, this sounds FAB!! Roasted veggies for the WIN!

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        September 15, 2018 at 12:00 am

        I know, I grew up with my parents never salting it but it wasn't until recently that my mom told me why. The roasted veggies are so good!

        Reply
    5. Leah

      September 11, 2018 at 7:32 pm

      Wow this is gourmet guacamole!! I love guac and will have to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        September 11, 2018 at 11:19 pm

        This is the only way my parents make it and my favorite!

        Reply
    6. Margaret Westhoff

      September 11, 2018 at 11:28 am

      This recipe looks and sounds so yummy! I've never heard of using roasted vegetables for guacamole, but I bet they add that perfect kick. Will have to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        September 11, 2018 at 11:19 pm

        It makes all the difference, I don't think guacamole with raw vegetables compares.

        Reply
    7. Rochelle

      September 11, 2018 at 10:57 am

      I absolutely love guacamole! This post is making me hungry! 🙂

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        September 11, 2018 at 11:20 pm

        Me too 🙂

        Reply
    8. Kassi

      September 11, 2018 at 1:33 am

      This looks incredible! I love a good guacamole and seeing how others make theirs. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        September 11, 2018 at 11:20 pm

        Of course, thanks for reading!

        Reply
    9. Kirsty Bell

      September 10, 2018 at 7:11 pm

      I love guacamole and this sounds so good. I would never have thought to pair it with roasted vegetables either. I look forward to giving it a go.

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        September 11, 2018 at 11:21 pm

        It's my absolute favorite. My parents don't make it any other way, this is the only way in their minds.

        Reply
    10. Leigh Suznovich

      September 10, 2018 at 4:47 pm

      LOVE guacamole, this version looks so flavorful!!

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        September 11, 2018 at 11:21 pm

        Yes, it really is so good!

        Reply
    11. Beth

      September 10, 2018 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • everydaylatina

        September 11, 2018 at 11:21 pm

        Oh it is!

        Reply

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