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by Lisa Bryan
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Updated Nov 26, 2023
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Pomegranate guacamole is a festive holiday spin on one of my most loved recipes. It’s a blend of fresh, simple ingredients that together create an unexpected pop of flavor. Serve it with a pile of tortilla chips for the perfect holiday appetizer.
Who needs store-bought guacamole when you can make a better, fresher version at home. With just 6 ingredients, my best ever guacamole is not to be overlooked. It’s a simple, delicious, and authentic recipe.
But today, I’m tweaking it. Just as I did when I made BLT guacamole, except today’s version is festive for the holidays. I’m swapping tomatoes for pomegranates, yellow onion for red onion, and adding a bit more cilantro for that vibrant green contrast.
Not only do the pomegranate seeds look beautiful against the guacamole’s green color, but they add a burst of sweet flavor with every bite. You’ll love this guacamole variation!
How To Deseed A Pomegranate
While you can buy boxed pomegranate seeds, I think fresh pomegranates have a much better flavor. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to deseed a pomegranate.
- Fill a large bowl with water.
- Slice the pomegranate halfway, but try not to cut all the way into the center. You want to avoid cutting into the seeds inside.
- Slightly pull apart the two halves using your hand.
- Place the halves in the bowl of water and push the skin outwards, opening the fruit.
- Using a large spatula or spoon, wack the back of the pomegranate. The seeds will begin to fall out here.
- Pick out the straggler seeds with your hand and drain the water.
How To Make Pomegranate Guacamole
This recipe comes together in just 10 minutes! Just follow the 4 steps below.
- Add all the ingredients into the bowl, except for the pomegranate seeds.
- Mash everything together using a fork, until it’s creamy and combined.
- Add ½ cup of the pomegranate seeds and stir together. Then transfer this into a serving bowl.
- Top with the remaining ¼ cup of pomegranate seeds. Add a sprinkle of cilantro for a vibrant pop of color.
Enjoy your pomegranate guacamole with tortilla chips, and wash it down with a pomegranate margarita (a great way to use up those leftover pomegranate arils!).
More Festive Appetizers To Serve
In charge of bringing an appetizer to your next party? Here’s a few ideas that your guests will love!
- Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball
- Prosciutto Wrapped Sweet Potatoes With Maple Balsamic Glaze
- Deviled Eggs
- French Onion Dip
- Smoked Salmon, Avocado, and Cucumber Bits
- Herbed Chevre, Spinach, And Smoked Salmon Pinwheels
And if you’d like another red and green combo, try my guacamole stuffed tomatoes!
Pomegranate Guacamole (Christmas Festive!)
5 from 10 votes
Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 0 minutes mins
Total: 10 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan
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Description
Pomegranate guacamole is a festive spin on one of my most loved recipes, guacamole! The vibrant red and green makes for a perfect Christmas appetizer recipe.
Ingredients
- 3 avocados, ripe
- ½ small red onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ cup pomegranate seeds (divided)
Instructions
Add all ingredients except the pomegranate seeds to a mixing bowl.
Use a fork to mash the ingredients together, until well combined.
Add 1/2 cup of the pomegranate seeds and stir together. Then transfer into a serving bowl.
Top with the remaining 1/4 cup of pomegranate seeds and an extra sprinkle of cilantro, for that red and green pop of color.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 841mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas guacamole, festive pomegranate guacamole, holiday guacamole, pomegranate guacamole, pomegranate guacamole recipe
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