Grilled Avocado and Tomato Roll-Ups
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My original plan was to make a regular sandwich -- stuff between two slices of bread. But I had another monumentally irritating experience with Time Warner Cable today that involved me leaving work early so I could sit in my apartment for four hours and having them show up to fix my cable modem issues... So a regular sandwich wasn't going to cut it.
Grilling the avocado after tossing it with olive oil and balsamic vinegar really deepened the flavor of the buttery fruit and created a smokiness that was enhanced by the hot sauce. Of course, with a recipe like this one, you could really add anything to the tortilla before rolling it up and it would be delicious, from grilled chicken or steak to black beans or roasted corn. The possibilities are endless!
Grilled Avocado and Tomato Roll-UpsPrintable Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 2 8-inch flour tortillas
- 1/2 vine-ripe tomato, cut into 4 wedges
- 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1/2 avocado, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Shredded cheddar cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
- Warm the tortillas according to the package directions.
- In a small bowl, toss the tomato wedges with the Sriracha hot sauce. Let marinate while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- In another small bowl, combine the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Add the avocado slices and toss gently with your fingers to coat.
- Heat a grill-pan, preferably non-stick, over medium heat. Grill the avocado slices until browned and the sugars in the vinegar have begun to caramelize, about 1 minute per side.
- To assemble, sprinkle cheddar cheese, to taste, on each tortilla. Divide the tomatoes and grilled avocado slices between the two tortillas. Roll the tortillas and enjoy!
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