This homemade guacamole recipe is simply the basics of avocado, salt, and fresh lime juice mashed together. Garnish guacamole with toasted pumpkin seeds (aka pepitas) for a simple and easy guacamole variation.
I've never had a homemade guacamole that I didn't like. There are so many ingredients that can be added to guacamole to "level up". Try adding pumpkin seeds to guacamole to change up the nacho night routine.
Pro-Tip: Carve out a pumpkin at halloween and then roast the pumpkin seeds. Spread the guacamole like it's coming out of the pumpkins mouth (aka -"throwing up"). That's a cute and fun way way to present pepita guacamole for a party.
Pepita Seed (Pumpkin Seed) Guacamole Variations
Guacamole recipes and variations are abundant. Tastebuds want more? Try adding some of these ingredients to pumpkin seed guacamole:
- garlic (fresh or powder)
- onion (fresh or powder)
- diced fresh tomatoes
- diced jalapeños
- roasted peppers
- favorite herbs - oregano, sage, cilantro...
- favorite spices - cumin, chili powder, cayenne, etc...
Pepita Guacamole Pro Tips
Don't want to turn on the stove? Skip toasting the pumpkin seeds and throw them in the guacamole raw.
Use a big bowl when mixing ingredients. That way you will always have enough space and will never get frustrated trying to thoroughly mix the ingredients.
Pepita (Pumpkin Seed) Guacamole
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This homemade guacamole recipe is simply the basics of avocado, salt, and fresh lime juice mashed together. Garnish guacamole with toasted pumpkin seeds (aka pepitas) for a simple and easy guacamole variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 As Appetizer
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Involved
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 avocado, skinned & pitted
- 1 ½ tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds), toasted & chopped
- 2 tablespoon pepitas, toasted and whole as garnish
Instructions
- Bring a small skillet to medium high heat and add pepitas (no need for any added oil). Keep 'em moving in the pan - they will burn fast once they start to cook. They are done when they start to smell toasty and are barely beginning to brown and pop.
- Cool pepitas. Reserve 2 tablespoon whole pepitas for garnish and roughly chop the rest.
- Mash all ingredients, except pepitas, in a medium bowl. Add in the chopped pepitas and stir together.
- Add salt to taste and more citrus if you want it tangier.
- Transfer to a smaller bowl and garnish with whole pepitas. Serve with chips and salsa.
Notes
- Don't want to turn on the stove? Skip toasting the pepitas and throw them in raw.
- Use a bigger bowl when mixing ingredients - that way you will always have enough space and will never get frustrated trying to thoroughly mix the ingredients. You will also not create a mess on your countertop from the overflow of a small bowl.
Things In My Kitchen:
- Old School Juicer - my mama gave me one of these when I moved out of the house and I still use it.
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Serving Suggestion
Serve this pumpkin send guacamole recipe with pork, tacos, chicken and rice, or the delicious Sopa Azteca.
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