Grilled Avocado and Tomatoes, Basil Oil and Cotija Cheese with Pine Nuts Recipe

Name: Grilled Avocado and Tomatoes, Basil Oil and Cotija Cheese with Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 16 basil leaves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 ripe beef steak tomatoes, halves and seeded and finely diced; 1/2 small red onion; 2 ripe Hass avocados, halved and peeled and pitted; Canola oil; 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted; 1/4 cup cotija cheese, grated; Basil leaves; 2 Ripe beef steak tomatoes, large diced; 2 Haas avocados, diced; 1 red onion, thinly sliced in half moons; Torn basil leaves; Cotija; Toasted pine nuts

Servings: persons

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
16 basil leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 ripe beef steak tomatoes, halves and seeded and finely diced
1/2 small red onion
2 ripe Hass avocados, halved and peeled and pitted
Canola oil
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1/4 cup cotija cheese, grated
Basil leaves
2 Ripe beef steak tomatoes, large diced
2 Haas avocados, diced
1 red onion, thinly sliced in half moons
Torn basil leaves
Cotija
Toasted pine nuts

1
Combine oil, basil, salt and pepper in a blender and blend for 1 minute.
2
Strain into a bowl, discard solids
3
Combine tomatoes and onion in a bowl, add a few tablespoons of the basil oil and season with salt and pepper.
4
Reserve remaining basil oil for Shrimp recipe.
5
Heat grill to medium heat.
6
Brush avocado with oil on grill and season with salt and pepper.
7
Grill cut side down until lightly golden brown, about 2 minutes.
8
Remove to a platter, cut side up.
9
Place some of the tomato mixture on top of each avocado, drizzle with more of the oil and sprinkle with the pine nuts and cheese.
10
Garnish with basil leaves.
11
Garnished with toasted pine nuts and cheese.
12
Drizzled with dressing.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 16 basil leaves, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 ripe beef steak tomatoes, halves and seeded and finely diced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Avocado and Tomatoes, Basil Oil and Cotija Cheese with Pine Nuts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Avocado and Tomatoes, Basil Oil and Cotija Cheese with Pine Nuts

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