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World's Best Guacamole
Prep
25 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
After years of experimenting with guacamole recipes, I finally nailed the perfect balance of flavors and textures. This version comes together in just 25 minutes with minimal effort, making it ideal for last minute gatherings or weeknight entertaining. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and affordable ingredients that you probably already have on hand. Fresh avocados are packed with heart healthy fats that keep you satisfied, while the lime juice, serrano peppers, and cilantro brighten everything up. Those pomegranate seeds add a gorgeous pop of color and tartness that elevates this beyond basic guacamole. Trust me, once you make this, you'll never go back to store bought again.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup minced onion¼ cup minced onion
- 22 limes, juiced
- 22 serrano chile peppers, or to taste
- 22 limes, juiced, salt to taste
- 44 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds, divided¼ cup pomegranate seeds, divided
- 11 sprig cilantro for garnish
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Instructions
- 1
Combine the onion with the juice of 2 limes in a small bowl; allow the onion to soak in the lime juice for 2 hours. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the lime juice. Set the onions aside.
- 2
Grind the serrano chile peppers, the juice of 2 limes, and salt together in a food processor until smooth; add the avocado and continue processing until creamy and smooth. Transfer the mixture into a small serving bowl; fold the soaked onions, chopped cilantro, and about half the pomegranate seeds into the avocado mixture. Top with the remaining pomegranate seeds and garnish with the cilantro sprig to serve.
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