Grilled Vegetables with Guacamole

All this month my good friend Trupti of “The Spice Who Loved Me” is hosting Winter Food Swing where we are invited to cook with our family or friends. I found it very interesting and delightful as my hubby K is a big help in kitchen. For us cooking is not just chopping vegetables and boiling them. It is carefully picking the vegetables, cutting them lovingly (with all due respect for their sacrifice;), cooking them gently and serving them with pride and joy. So everyday cooking is a joint venture for us. First we rummage our fridge to check what’s available. And then we have our brainstorming session for another five minutes or so, arguing which lucky vegetable is going to satisfy our hungry and growling tummy. Once the vegetable is chosen, we discuss (yeah just discuss) on what to cook which takes another few minutes of our time (usually). Once all these are decided, we assign tasks of cutting, grinding, boiling, washing (it’s a long list. Isn’t it?).

Well… Cooking is not just about cooking, is it? I love cooking when my better half is around. He is my food critic, assistant chef, motivator and much more.

So this time I am moving away from all lime lights and leaving my much loved kitchen to my hubby:) He made wonderful Grilled Vegetables with Cream of Tomato Soup and Guacamole. He didn’t ask any help from me and cooked everything from scratch. So this time, all spot lights are on him. So are you ready? Lights, Camera and Action….

Grilled Vegetables with Guacamole

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Grilled Vegetables
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 5-10 mins
Serves: 3-4

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Ingredients:
½ Courgettes/Zucchini
6-8 Button Mushrooms
½ Red Onions
½ Aubergines
½ Red Peppers
½ Yellow Peppers
½ Green Peppers
Few Olives
Few Cherry Tomatoes
1 tsp Dry Rosemary
2-4 tbsp Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste

Grilled Vegetables with Guacamole

Method:
Cut all the vegetables into bite size pieces.
Soak them in cold water for about 15-30 minutes which will prevent it from drying out when they are grilled.
Take olive oil, rosemary, pepper powder and salt and mix them well.
Pat dry the vegetables and brush them with olive oil mixture.
Thread vegetables onto skewers and grill them on medium heat till they are done.

Grilled Vegetables with Guacamole

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Guacamole
Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cooking Time: -
Serves: 3-4

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Ingredients
2 Avocados
½ Sweet Pointed Peppers/Red Bell Pepper
1 tbsp Lime Juice
Salt to taste

Grilled Vegetables with Guacamole

Method:
Scoop avocado and mash it properly.
Chop sweet pointed peppers into very small pieces and mix them with mashed avocado.
Add lime juice and salt to taste and serve immediately with grilled vegetables.
If desired, add finely chopped garlic clove to the Guacamole and mix well.

Grilled Vegetables with Guacamole and Cream of Tomato Soup

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Something about Guacamole:
Guacamole is avocado based dip or relish which is basically from Mexico. The basic and main ingredients are avocado and lime juice. There are many recipes of making Guacamole. The ingredients vary based on one’s taste and preference. Guacamole can also include onions, peppers, tomatoes, garlic, coriander leaves and some spices. Click here to learn more about Guacamole.
Isn’t it fun saying Guacamole? Gwock-uh-mo-lay. It is fun… :)

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Grilled Vegetables with Guacamole