Pumpkin Seed Guacamole. Avocado Giveaway!

Today’s twist on guacamole is to keep it simple, green and pumpkin seed infused.

Saturday, October 06, 2012

Today’s twist on guacamole is to keep it simple, green and pumpkin seed infused.My Pumpkin Seed Guacamole is simple enough to let those brilliant avocados shine - yet unique enough to intrigue. This guacamole has a buttery, nutty accent of flavor from adding in rustic bits of pepitas, aka pumpkin seeds.Good-for-you pumpkin seeds are rich in protein, iron, zinc, copper, magnesium and healthy fats. So load up.This dip is perfect for your Super Bowl or anti-Super Bowl party. Try this healthy-delicious dip. And enter my SoCal Avocado giveaway to win a 12-pack of fresh, fabulous, shipped-to-your-door avocados!..Ingredients2 avocados, remove pit/skin and cube (I used SoCal avocados)1 red onion, diced1/2 cup chopped cilantro1 serrano pepper, diced1 lime, squeezed1 lemon, squeezed1/4 tsp saltdash pepper3 Tbsp raw pumpkin seeds - minced in Vitamix for 1 minuteLighten it up! Lighten up the calories by subbing out one avocado for 1-2 tomatoes - or other diced veggies. Try carrots, celery, zucchini - even sweet accents like apple or crunchy jicama.Directions:1. Prep ingredients. Blend pumpkin seeds in Vitamix for about a minute. For more flavor, you can toast the seeds in a dry frying pan over high heat for a minute.2. Add all ingredients to a large bowl and toss well. Mash avocados for a creamier texture or leave as rough cubes for chunky guacamole.