Guacamole With Charred Corn, Black Beans, and Scallions Recipe

Name: Guacamole With Charred Corn, Black Beans, and Scallions Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 ears of corn, kernels removed, cobs discarded; 1 (14-ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed, and dried; 6 scallions, finely sliced; 1/2 recipe Best Basic Guacamole; Kosher salt; Up to 1 tablespoon lime juice

By

J. Kenji López-Alt

Updated March 21, 2025

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A combination of beans, corn, and scallions add extra texture to the standard avocado mash.

Guacamole With Charred Corn, Black Beans, and Scallions Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Cook 10 mins

Active 25 mins

Total 15 mins

Serves 8 servings

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1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ears of corn, kernels removed, cobs discarded
1 (14-ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed, and dried
6 scallions, finely sliced
1/2 recipe Best Basic Guacamole
Kosher salt
Up to 1 tablespoon lime juice

Heat oil in a medium skillet over high heat until smoking. Add corn kernels and toss to coat. Cook without moving until well charred on one side, about 2 minutes. Toss and repeat until corn is charred all over, about 6 minutes total. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add beans, scallions, and guacamole. Fold to combine and season to taste with salt and lime juice. Serve immediately with warm tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
86	Calories
2g	Fat
14g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories	86
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 240mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 5mg	27%
Calcium 27mg	2%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 238mg	5%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.