Chipotle Mexican Grill Spicy Guacamole

This chile pepper gets its name from its origin. In Spanish, serrano is an adjective meaning “from the mountains” which is where it originated-in the mountains of Hildalgo, Mexico. The serrano is normally about twice as hot as Jalapeno (about 10,000 to 15,000 Scoville units). It is the second most popular chile pepper in Mexico. This chile is used mostly for salsas but can also be used in soups, sauces, chili or stews. Try these as a hotter substitute for Jalapeno.

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Ingredients:

1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
2 tsp fresh lime juice
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 cup onion, finely choppped
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 large serrano chiles, seeded and chopped
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

Using a fork, mash avocado with lime juice in a small bowl. Add cilantro, onion, garlic, serrano chiles, and salt. Stir to combine.

Makes about 1 cup.

From Chef Staci Raymon, Chipotle Mexican Grill.