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Pomegranate Guacamole

  • Author: Julie Andrews
  • Prep Time: 10-15 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 10-15 mins
  • Yield: Serves 8 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook

Description

Classic guacamole topped with jewels of pomegranate.


Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

  1. Place the avocados in a large glass bowl and mash with the back of a fork. Stir in the jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, garlic, lime zest and juice, salt and black pepper until combined.
  2. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Stir, then taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
  3. Top with pomegranate arils and serve with tortilla chips and crudites.

Notes

Storage Tip: Store leftover guacamole in an airtight container with a thin layer of water on top. When you’re ready to eat it, drain the water off and stir it.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
  • Calories: 173
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 186mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: guacamole, avocado, appetizer, snack