Description
This Pomegranate Guacamole offers a festive twist on traditional guacamole, combining creamy ripe avocados with juicy pomegranate seeds for a vibrant red and green Christmas appetizer that’s both colorful and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
Guacamole Base
- 3 ripe avocados
- ½ small red onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Garnish
- ¾ cup pomegranate seeds (divided)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the red onion, finely dice the jalapeno pepper with seeds removed, mince the garlic cloves, chop the cilantro, and juice the lime.
- Combine Base Ingredients: Add the ripe avocados, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, diced jalapeno, minced garlic, lime juice, and sea salt into a mixing bowl.
- Mash & Mix: Use a fork to mash the ingredients together thoroughly until well combined and creamy in texture.
- Add Pomegranate Seeds: Stir in ½ cup of the pomegranate seeds gently to incorporate them without mashing.
- Transfer & Garnish: Spoon the guacamole into a serving bowl, then top with the remaining ¼ cup of pomegranate seeds and an extra sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a festive red and green color pop.
Notes
- Pomegranate guacamole is a festive variation of a classic favorite, perfect for Christmas parties due to its vibrant colors.
- Adjust the jalapeno amount for desired spiciness.
- Serve immediately to maintain freshness and color, or cover tightly with plastic wrap to prevent avocado browning.
- This recipe makes a great appetizer for holiday gatherings and pairs well with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 281 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 304 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
