Pomegranates… in guacamole?? Don’t knock it until you try! This fun twist on traditional guacamole is the perfect potluck dish. The pomegranate seeds lend a pop of juicy, sweet flavor. You might want to double the recipe because this Pomegranate Guacamole is going to be a hit.
Pomegranate Guacamole
Yield: Makes about 2 cups
Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min
Ingredients
- 1 pomegranate
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Score the outside of the pomegranate with two perpendicular cuts around the circumference. Twist open into 4 segments, and separate the seeds from the skin. (Want to see how to do this with no mess? Watch here!) Place pomegranate seeds in a clean bowl and set aside.
- Slice open avocado, scoop out the flesh, transfer to a bowl, and mash well with a fork.
- Roughly chop cilantro.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and gently fold.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with tortilla chips or pita chips.
