Description
Festive Pomegranate Guacamole is a vibrant and creamy twist on traditional guacamole, featuring ripe avocados blended with fresh lime juice, garlic, and a burst of juicy pomegranate arils. Enhanced with cilantro, jalapeños, and a touch of red onion, this colorful appetizer is perfect for holiday gatherings and pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe avocados, pitted and diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ medium red onion, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, mostly leaves, chopped
- 1 to 2 small jalapeños (or 1 serrano pepper), seeded and chopped
- 1 medium pomegranate, deseeded (about 1 cup worth of pomegranate arils)
- Optional: ½ cup crumbled feta
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocado Mixture: With a spoon, scoop the avocado flesh into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the lime juice, garlic, and salt. Mash the ingredients together with a large fork or potato masher until the avocado is creamy.
- Rinse and Dry Onion: To mellow out the onion flavor, rinse the chopped red onion under running water using a fine mesh colander. Pat dry thoroughly with a paper towel.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the rinsed onion, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño to the bowl. Mix well to incorporate all flavors evenly.
- Add Pomegranate Arils: Gently stir in half of the pomegranate arils to distribute the bursts of sweetness throughout the guacamole.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl. Sprinkle the remaining pomegranate arils on top along with additional chopped cilantro and the optional crumbled feta for extra flavor and festive presentation. Serve immediately.
- Storage: If you have leftovers, cover the guacamole tightly with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to minimize browning. Store in the refrigerator and consume within two days for best freshness.
Notes
- This guacamole is a beautiful, colorful holiday appetizer that’s both vegetarian and gluten-free.
- It pairs excellently with tortilla chips as well as fresh, prepared raw vegetables like carrots and broccoli.
- The recipe yields about 3 cups, suitable for a small gathering, and can be halved easily for fewer servings.
- Pressing plastic wrap directly onto the guacamole surface helps prevent oxidation and browning.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity depending on your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 cup
- Calories: 122 calories
- Sugar: 3.4 g
- Sodium: 264.5 mg
- Fat: 9.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.2 g
- Fiber: 5.1 g
- Protein: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
