With the holidays looking different this year, I figured it would be an okay time to create a non-traditional Christmas Eve appetizer. Speaking from experience, not many holiday gatherings include a big vat of guac, so why not break the mold this year? When Erika of Esteem Wellness kindly offered to feature one of my recipes on her account, I knew I wanted it to be simple, made from clean, whole ingredients, festive, and delicious. This guacamole fits the bill. Did I mention that it’s made using only 5 ingredients? Jump on this, folks!
Ingredients needed to make Pomegranate Goat Cheese Guacamole
As I said above, this guac requires just FIVE ingredients. It’s absolutely delicious and so simple to pull together. All you need are a few ripe avocados, fresh lime juice, pomegranate arils, goat cheese, and salt. If you’d like to take this guac up a notch, it would also be delicious dusted with some fresh chopped cilantro, roasted pistachios, or crushed red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. Serve it with your favorite tortilla chips and you’re ready to go!
Tools used to make Pomegranate Goat Cheese Guacamole
Everyone has their preferred method of mashing guac, but the easiest way, in my opinion, is to use an old-fashioned potato masher. This one is very similar to what I have at home and it leaves me with perfect, lump-free guac every time. If you don’t have a masher, you could use a fork, a pastry cutter, or even your hands. You’ll also need the following tools to complete this recipe:
- Sharp chef’s knife
- Cutting board
- Medium mixing bowl
- Optional: citrus squeezer
How to make Pomegranate Goat Cheese Guacamole
This guacamole couldn’t be simpler to make. You’ll start by halving your avocados and carefully removing the pits. Scoop the flesh of the avocado into your mixing bowl, then squeeze the juice of half a lime into the bowl. Add the salt and mash until thoroughly combined. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the goat cheese and pomegranates. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!
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Recipe Ingredients
3 medium, ripe avocados
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/4 tsp salt, plus more to taste
1/4 cup pomegranate arils
2-3oz fresh goat cheese, crumbled
Optional add-ins: fresh cilantro, chopped pistachios, crushed red pepper flakes
Recipe Instructions
- Halve the avocados and carefully remove the pits. Scoop the flesh of each avocado into a mixing bowl.
- Add the lime juice and salt, then mash to combine.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the pomegranate arils and goat cheese. Serve alongside your favorite tortilla chips and enjoy! Leftovers keep for 1-2 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Looks like a lovely and festive Christmas dish!
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