Holiday Guacamole

Time :10 minutes
Yield :4 servings

Recipe Background

Feliz Navidad! One way to wish yourself a Merry Christmas this year is with an appetizer that really knows how to party, and that's Holiday Guacamole in a nutshell! It has all the creamy, zesty, tangy flavors you love about classic guacamole, with a little touch of herbaceous flavor and heat, but it also comes with its own set of tasty decoration in the form of pomegranate arils; these add juiciness and sweetness, as well as a unique crunch that makes Holiday Guacamole a real delight! It's decorated for the holidays in the same way you can serve it up to decorate your table!
Feliz Navidad! One way to wish yourself a Merry Christmas this year is with an appetizer that really knows how to party, and that's Holiday Guacamole in a nutshell! It has all the creamy, zesty, tangy flavors you love about classic guacamole, with a little touch of herbaceous flavor and heat, but it also comes with its own set of tasty decoration in the form of pomegranate arils; these add juiciness and sweetness, as well as a unique crunch that makes Holiday Guacamole a real delight! It's decorated for the holidays in the same way you can serve it up to decorate your table!

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe medium avocados
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeño seed removed and minced
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils

Directions

  • Cut the avocados in half lengthwise, removing the seeds.
  • Scoop out the flesh into a medium bowl.
  • Add the lime juice, the red onion, the cilantro, and the jalapeño to the avocado in the bowl.
  • Season the mixture with the salt and the pepper.
  • Using a fork, roughly mash the avocado mixture until combined and it has reached your desired consistency.
  • Taste the avocado mixture for seasoning.
  • Stir the pomegranate into the guacamole.
  • Serve.
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