Spicy Guacamole Recipe

Guacamole is the perfect dip for serving at a party and this sweet and spicy guacamole recipe has the perfect amount of spice and lime and studded with tart pomegranate arils and toasted pepitas!

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Course: Savory Dips and Spreads

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Author: Jennifer Stewart

Equipment

Ingredients

2 Avocados ripe
1/4 cup red onion diced small
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
2 fresh jalapeño peppers seeded, ribbed, diced fine
1 clove garlic minced
1/4 cup pomegranate arils
1/4 cup pepitas toasted
1 teaspoon hot sauce
Juice of 2 limes
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Toast your pumpkin seeds if you haven't already.
Slice the avocado in half with a sharp knife. Twist the two halves, separate, and remove the pit.
Run your knife through the flesh scoring the avocado into sections. Take care not to cut all the way through the skin and into your hand.
Scoop out the avocado chunks and place in a large mixing bowl.
Immediately add in the lime juice to keep the avocados from turning brown.
Mash slightly with a fork, and add in the cilantro, finely diced onion, garlic, and salt.
Stir gently to combine so you don't completely mash the avocado into a paste.
Fold in the jalapeño pepper, hot sauce, toasted pumpkin seeds, and pomegranate arils.
Season with salt and pepper if needed.
Enjoy!

Notes

Start with ripe avocados for the best flavor.
Use a fork or potato masher to mash the avocado. Leave a few chunks of avocado for texture.
Don't overmix or the guacamole will be runny.
For a really creamy guacamole, use a food processor to mash the avocados.
Substitute red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for the hot sauce if you need to.
Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to keep it from turning brown.
If it turns brown, it is still ok to eat, it's just not as pretty.

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