Pomegranate Guacamole

Name: Pomegranate Guacamole
Prep time: PT-468455H40M39S
Total time: PT-468455H40M39S
Ingredients: 5 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted; ½ medium jalapeno, stemmed and finely minced; ¼ medium red onion, peeled and finely minced; ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; Zest and juice of 2 medium limes; 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher or sea salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup pomegranate arils; Tortilla chips and crudites, for serving

By Julie Andrews |

Guacamole is always a hit at any party.

The fabulous flavors and textures of creamy avocado, zippy red onion and jalapeno, herby cilantro and garlic with salty tortilla chips will win over any guest.

This version is all of those things, plus a festive topping that is beautiful AND nutritious! POMEGRANATES!

These beautiful arils come from the fruit of a pomegranate, which is in season in the wintertime, from December to March (ish). You can purchase a whole pomegranate and seed it yourself, or purchase arils that come in a cup, already seeded and ready-to-eat.

They make a fabulous garnish for guacamole, as the sweetness and color go so well with traditional guacamole.

(P.S. I’m also a fan of tossing chopped mango or peaches on guacamole in the summertime!)

Now tell me – would you try adding pomegranate to your guacamole?!