Spicy Guacamole with Roasted Corn
A fresh and zesty appetizer combining ripe avocados, charred corn, and smoky spices for a burst of flavor. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, blends avocados, corn kernels, red onion into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 6, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 avocados
- 1 cup, fresh corn kernels
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 tomato
- 1 lime
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 1 cup corn kernels with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp chili powder. Roast for 15 minutes until charred. Let cool.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mash 2 avocados with 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Fold in 1/2 cup roasted corn kernels.
- Step 3: Dice 1/2 small red onion, 1 medium tomato, and 1/4 cup cilantro. Mix into the avocado mixture. Serve with tortilla chips and a squeeze of lime.






