Recipe: Grilled Serrano Guacamole

It’s almost National Guacamole Day and Mexicue is ready to help city families celebrate this delicious holiday with a new guacamole special.

The Grilled Serrano Guacamole will be available at all Mexicue locations on September 16 all day for only $5. During happy hour from 5-7pm the Grilled Serrano Guacamole will be FREE at various NYC locations! Or, make this treat yourself with this handy recipe!

Ingredients:

·      1 Serrano pepper, halved and seeded (use 2 for heavier heat)

·      4 ripe avocados, peeled and seeded

·      1 teaspoon fresh lime juice (plus more to taste)

·      1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)

·      ½ teaspoon chipotle powder

·      ¼ teaspoon paprika

·      ¼ teaspoon cumin

·      ½ cup finely chopped red onion

·      1 clove garlic, minced

·      1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro

Directions:

1. Place Serrano pepper over high heat either on a grill or gas stovetop. Flip with tongs until both sides are slightly charred and it is soft. Cool and roughly chop.

2. In a large bowl add the pepper and remaining ingredients and use a potato masher to mash all ingredients together.

3. Taste for additional salt and lime juice.
Click HERE for more Guacamole Day destinations, and visit mexicue.com for more info on their offers and yummy dishes!