Description
This Festive Pomegranate Guacamole is a vibrant twist on classic guacamole, combining creamy ripe avocados with the fresh tang of lime, a hint of heat from jalapeños, and the sweet crunch of pomegranate arils. Perfect as a colorful holiday appetizer or a flavorful snack, it’s easy to prepare and pairs beautifully with tortilla chips and 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 pomegranate arils)
Optional
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocado Base: With a spoon, scoop the avocado flesh into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the fresh lime juice, pressed garlic, and salt. Mash the ingredients together with a large fork or potato masher until the avocado is creamy and smooth.
- Rinse the Onion: To mellow the onion’s sharpness, rinse the chopped red onion under running water using a fine mesh colander. Pat dry thoroughly with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the rinsed red onion, chopped cilantro, and seeded jalapeño to the mashed avocado mixture. Mix well to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Add Pomegranate Arils: Gently fold in half of the pomegranate arils to the guacamole, creating bursts of sweet crunch throughout.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl. Sprinkle the remaining pomegranate arils over the top, garnish with additional chopped cilantro, and add crumbled feta cheese if desired. Serve immediately for best freshness.
- Storage Tips: If not serving right away, cover the surface of the guacamole tightly with plastic wrap pressed directly onto it to minimize browning. Store in the refrigerator and consume within two days.
Notes
- This guacamole is a beautiful, festive appetizer featuring fresh pomegranate, perfect for holiday gatherings or any occasion.
- The recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free, accommodating common dietary preferences.
- Serve it with tortilla chips or fresh raw vegetables such as carrot sticks and broccoli florets for a versatile snack.
- This recipe yields about 3 cups of guacamole, ideal for a small group but easily halved or doubled as needed.
- For milder flavor, adjust the amount of jalapeño or remove seeds completely.
- Using fresh lime juice helps preserve freshness and bright flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 cup
- Calories: 122 calories
- Sugar: 3.4 g
- Sodium: 265 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
