Description
Delicious grilled jalapeños that capture the essence of summer barbecues with a perfect balance of spice and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 to 8 jalapeño peppers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (350 to 450 degrees F).
- Wash and thoroughly dry the jalapeños.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt, and cumin; stir well.
- Toss the jalapeños in the oil mixture until each pepper is coated.
- Skewer the peppers onto metal or bamboo skewers for easy grilling.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until grill marks form, then flip and grill for another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from the grill and squeeze fresh lime juice if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a healthier twist, serve with a dairy-free yogurt dip. Avoid overbaking to prevent charred peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg