Description
Roasted Corn and Avocado Dip is a vibrant and flavorful appetizer that perfectly blends the sweetness of roasted corn with the creaminess of ripe avocados. This crowd-pleaser is quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or a delicious snack at home. Served chilled with tortilla chips or veggie sticks, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1 jalapeño (diced, optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread corn on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, and roast for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- While corn roasts, slice avocados in half, remove pits, scoop flesh into a bowl, and mash gently.
- Once corn is ready, mix it with the mashed avocado, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño (if using), salt, and pepper in the bowl.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Chill the dip in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving with tortilla chips or veggie sticks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg