Fresh Guacamole with Juicy Pomegranate Seeds
A quick and easy fresh guacamole recipe enhanced with juicy pomegranate seeds for a bright, refreshing, and textural snack perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- Optional: 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- Optional: 1 medium tomato, diced
Instructions
- Dice the red onion finely.
- Seed and mince the jalapeño, adjusting the amount based on heat preference.
- Chop the cilantro roughly.
- Halve and pit the avocados, scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Using a fork or potato masher, gently mash the avocado to preferred texture.
- Squeeze in the juice of two fresh limes.
- Stir in the diced onion, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper.
- If using, add minced garlic and diced tomato now and mix well.
- Gently fold in the pomegranate seeds, keeping them whole.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
Use ripe but firm avocados for best texture. Add pomegranate seeds just before serving to keep them crunchy. Press plastic wrap directly onto guacamole surface to prevent browning. Adjust jalapeño quantity for desired heat. Avoid over-mashing for better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup per se
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 230
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 2
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