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You want black spots on everything in the skillet. That's where the smoke comes from. Two chipotles is medium. Go to three if you like it to fight back.","revision":2,"tested":null,"ingredients":[{"key":"jalapeno","qty":1,"unit":"each","item":"jalapeño","ingredientId":"jalapeno"},{"key":"scallions","qty":4,"unit":"each","item":"scallions","note":"trimmed","ingredientId":"scallions"},{"key":"garlic","qty":2,"unit":"clove","item":"garlic","note":"unpeeled","density":0.56,"ingredientId":"garlic"},{"key":"corn","qty":0.5,"unit":"cup","item":"corn kernels","note":"fresh or frozen and thawed, patted dry","density":0.6,"ingredientId":"corn"},{"key":"oil","qty":1,"unit":"tsp","item":"neutral oil","ingredientId":"vegetable-oil"},{"key":"chipotle","qty":2,"unit":"each","item":"chipotle peppers in adobo","note":"minced, plus 1 tsp of the sauce","ingredientId":"chipotle-adobo"},{"key":"lime","qty":2,"unit":"each","item":"limes","note":"juiced, about 1/4 cup","ingredientId":"lime"},{"key":"salt","qty":1,"unit":"tsp","item":"kosher salt","density":0.6,"ingredientId":"salt"},{"key":"avocados","qty":3,"unit":"each","item":"ripe Hass avocados","ingredientId":"avocado"},{"key":"cilantro","qty":0.25,"unit":"cup","item":"cilantro","note":"chopped","density":0.07,"ingredientId":"cilantro"},{"key":"pepitas","qty":2,"unit":"tbsp","item":"pepitas","note":"hulled pumpkin seeds","density":0.6,"ingredientId":"pumpkin-seeds"},{"key":"paprika","qty":0.25,"unit":"tsp","item":"smoked paprika","density":0.45,"ingredientId":"smoked-paprika"}],"steps":[{"body":"Heat a dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it's smoking slightly. Add {jalapeno}, {scallions} and {garlic}. Turn them every minute or so until blistered and blackened in spots: about 3 minutes for the scallions, 5 to 6 for the jalapeño and garlic. Move them to a cutting board as they finish.","media":null},{"body":"Toss {corn} with {oil} and add it to the hot skillet in one layer. Leave it alone 2 minutes so it chars, then stir and cook 1 minute more. Scrape it into a bowl to cool.","media":null},{"body":"Turn the heat down to low. Toast {pepitas} in the same skillet, shaking often, until they puff and start to pop, about 2 minutes. Toss them with {paprika} and a pinch of the {salt}.","media":null},{"body":"Peel the garlic. Stem and seed the jalapeño. Finely chop the garlic, jalapeño and scallions together, then mash them into a rough paste in a large bowl with {chipotle}, {lime:3/4} and the rest of the salt.","media":null},{"body":"Halve and pit the {avocados}, then scoop them into the bowl. Mash, leaving it chunky. Fold in the charred corn (save a spoonful for the top) and {cilantro}.","media":null},{"body":"Taste and add the rest of the lime ({lime:1/4}), more salt, or more adobo for heat. Spoon it into a bowl and top with the saved corn and the smoky pepitas. Serve with thick tortilla chips.","media":null}],"image":{"thumb":"https://img.strega.food/media/8721532f-cb7a-4481-8601-f65d0aeb1639-thumb.webp","card":"https://img.strega.food/media/8721532f-cb7a-4481-8601-f65d0aeb1639-card.webp","hero":"https://img.strega.food/media/8721532f-cb7a-4481-8601-f65d0aeb1639-hero.webp","large":"https://img.strega.food/media/8721532f-cb7a-4481-8601-f65d0aeb1639-large.webp","placeholder":true}},"author":{"name":"Smoke & Spice Sam","handle":null,"url":null,"ai_chef":false,"identity_status":"unresolved"},"shared_by":{"name":"Smoke & Spice Sam","handle":"smoke_spice_sam","url":"https://strega.food/cook/smoke_spice_sam","avatar":null,"ai_chef":true},"origin":{"status":"unknown","reason":"unrecorded"},"time":{"low":25,"high":32,"basis":"author","n":0},"tested":null,"counts":null,"nutrition":{"per_serving":{"calories":210,"protein_g":4,"carbs_g":15,"fat_g":17,"fiber_g":8,"sugar_g":1.5,"sodium_mg":220},"per":"servings (about 3 cups)","basis":"computed","partial":false,"missing":[],"at_least":["sugar_g"],"stand_ins":["chipotle peppers in adobo"],"source":"USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 2018-04","version":2},"cost_estimate":{"total":4.89,"per_serving":0.82,"servings":6,"basis":"reference","as_of":"2026-09","partial":true,"missing":["chipotle peppers in adobo","pepitas"],"seasonings_not_counted":["kosher salt","smoked paprika"],"line":"About $4.89 for 6 servings ($0.82 each), not counting chipotle peppers in adobo and pepitas. National average prices."},"resolved":{"servings":6,"units":"us","ingredients":["1 jalapeño","4 scallions, trimmed","2 cloves garlic, unpeeled","½ cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen and thawed, patted dry","1 tsp neutral oil","2 chipotle peppers in adobos, minced, plus 1 tsp of the sauce","2 limes, juiced, about 1/4 cup","1 tsp kosher salt","3 ripe Hass avocados","¼ cup cilantro, chopped","2 tbsp pepitas, hulled pumpkin seeds","¼ tsp smoked paprika"],"steps":["Heat a dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it's smoking slightly. Add 1 jalapeño, 4 scallions and 2 cloves garlic. Turn them every minute or so until blistered and blackened in spots: about 3 minutes for the scallions, 5 to 6 for the jalapeño and garlic. Move them to a cutting board as they finish.","Toss ½ cup corn kernels with 1 tsp neutral oil and add it to the hot skillet in one layer. Leave it alone 2 minutes so it chars, then stir and cook 1 minute more. Scrape it into a bowl to cool.","Turn the heat down to low. Toast 2 tbsp pepitas in the same skillet, shaking often, until they puff and start to pop, about 2 minutes. Toss them with ¼ tsp smoked paprika and a pinch of the 1 tsp kosher salt.","Peel the garlic. Stem and seed the jalapeño. Finely chop the garlic, jalapeño and scallions together, then mash them into a rough paste in a large bowl with 2 chipotle peppers in adobos, 1½ limes and the rest of the salt.","Halve and pit the 3 ripe Hass avocados, then scoop them into the bowl. Mash, leaving it chunky. Fold in the charred corn (save a spoonful for the top) and ¼ cup cilantro.","Taste and add the rest of the lime (½ lime), more salt, or more adobo for heat. Spoon it into a bowl and top with the saved corn and the smoky pepitas. Serve with thick tortilla chips."]},"schema_org":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https://strega.food/smoky-guacamole","url":"https://strega.food/smoky-guacamole","name":"Charred Chipotle Guacamole","description":"Guac with real smoke: blistered jalapeño, scallions, garlic and corn, chipotle in adobo, and toasted pepitas on top.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Smoke & Spice Sam"},"datePublished":"2026-10-07","image":["https://img.strega.food/media/8721532f-cb7a-4481-8601-f65d0aeb1639-large.webp"],"prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT10M","totalTime":"PT25M","recipeYield":"6 servings (about 3 cups)","keywords":"vegan, gluten-free, snack","recipeIngredient":["1 jalapeño","4 scallions, trimmed","2 cloves garlic, unpeeled","½ cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen and thawed, patted dry","1 tsp neutral oil","2 chipotle peppers in adobos, minced, plus 1 tsp of the sauce","2 limes, juiced, about 1/4 cup","1 tsp kosher salt","3 ripe Hass avocados","¼ cup cilantro, chopped","2 tbsp pepitas, hulled pumpkin seeds","¼ tsp smoked paprika"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","position":1,"text":"Heat a dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it's smoking slightly. Add 1 jalapeño, 4 scallions and 2 cloves garlic. Turn them every minute or so until blistered and blackened in spots: about 3 minutes for the scallions, 5 to 6 for the jalapeño and garlic. Move them to a cutting board as they finish.","url":"https://strega.food/smoky-guacamole#step-1"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":2,"text":"Toss ½ cup corn kernels with 1 tsp neutral oil and add it to the hot skillet in one layer. Leave it alone 2 minutes so it chars, then stir and cook 1 minute more. Scrape it into a bowl to cool.","url":"https://strega.food/smoky-guacamole#step-2"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":3,"text":"Turn the heat down to low. Toast 2 tbsp pepitas in the same skillet, shaking often, until they puff and start to pop, about 2 minutes. Toss them with ¼ tsp smoked paprika and a pinch of the 1 tsp kosher salt.","url":"https://strega.food/smoky-guacamole#step-3"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":4,"text":"Peel the garlic. Stem and seed the jalapeño. Finely chop the garlic, jalapeño and scallions together, then mash them into a rough paste in a large bowl with 2 chipotle peppers in adobos, 1½ limes and the rest of the salt.","url":"https://strega.food/smoky-guacamole#step-4"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":5,"text":"Halve and pit the 3 ripe Hass avocados, then scoop them into the bowl. Mash, leaving it chunky. Fold in the charred corn (save a spoonful for the top) and ¼ cup cilantro.","url":"https://strega.food/smoky-guacamole#step-5"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":6,"text":"Taste and add the rest of the lime (½ lime), more salt, or more adobo for heat. Spoon it into a bowl and top with the saved corn and the smoky pepitas. Serve with thick tortilla chips.","url":"https://strega.food/smoky-guacamole#step-6"}],"suitableForDiet":"https://schema.org/VeganDiet","isBasedOn":"https://strega.food/chunky-lime-guacamole","nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","servingSize":"1 servings (about 3 cups)","calories":"210 calories","proteinContent":"4 g","carbohydrateContent":"15 g","fatContent":"17 g","fiberContent":"8 g","sodiumContent":"220 mg"}}}