I first tried this exotic guacamole a couple of years ago at my good friend Robert’s Christmas party. His mother was in town that year and helped prepare some most of the incredible food on the buffet table. You can read more about his holiday preparations…
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (from a ripe pomegranate)
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish, but Anita does not use it on hers)
The method
Directions
01
Halve avocados, remove pit, and scoop flesh into medium bowl. Mash avocado flesh lightly with onion, Serrano chilies, and salt.
02
Sprinkle avocado mixture with lime juice (if using). Gently stir in pear, grapes, mango (or peach) and pomegranate seeds. Stir to combine and transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle top with additional pomegranate seeds. ( I mashed and served it in my authentic Molcajete which was given to me by Robert)
03
Serve with corn chips – preferably homemade.
04
A photo of Anita's Pomegranate Guacamole with homemade yellow & blue corn “Totopos” -
This is an easy and delicious appetizer, especially when you can find the best authentic Greek feta. It's great with wedges of warm pita bread or slices of baguette. Even after the feta has been eaten, the remaining oil is great for dipping with bread.
Years ago my friend Robert’s mother was visiting from Mexico and taught me how to make her famous fruit filled guacamole ( Anita Kass Guacamole recipe ), but it came with a warning, “don’t make this if you’re going to use store bought tortilla chips” – they…
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Cook Like James
Anita Kass's Fruity Festive Pomegranate Guacamole
Prep
Cook
Yield
I first tried this exotic guacamole a couple of years ago at my good friend Robert’s Christmas party. His mother was in town that year and helped prepare some most of the incredible food on the buffet table. You can read more about his holiday preparations…
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (from a ripe pomegranate)
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish, but Anita does not use it on hers)
Cook Like James · The method
Directions
1
Halve avocados, remove pit, and scoop flesh into medium bowl. Mash avocado flesh lightly with onion, Serrano chilies, and salt.
2
Sprinkle avocado mixture with lime juice (if using). Gently stir in pear, grapes, mango (or peach) and pomegranate seeds. Stir to combine and transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle top with additional pomegranate seeds. ( I mashed and served it in my authentic Molcajete which was given to me by Robert)
3
Serve with corn chips – preferably homemade.
4
A photo of Anita's Pomegranate Guacamole with homemade yellow & blue corn “Totopos” -
Cook Like James
Anita Kass's Fruity Festive Pomegranate Guacamole
Prep
Cook
Yield
I first tried this exotic guacamole a couple of years ago at my good friend Robert’s Christmas party. His mother was in town that year and helped prepare some most of the incredible food on the buffet table. You can read more about his holiday preparations…
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (from a ripe pomegranate)
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish, but Anita does not use it on hers)
Directions
1
Halve avocados, remove pit, and scoop flesh into medium bowl. Mash avocado flesh lightly with onion, Serrano chilies, and salt.
2
Sprinkle avocado mixture with lime juice (if using). Gently stir in pear, grapes, mango (or peach) and pomegranate seeds. Stir to combine and transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle top with additional pomegranate seeds. ( I mashed and served it in my authentic Molcajete which was given to me by Robert)
3
Serve with corn chips – preferably homemade.
4
A photo of Anita's Pomegranate Guacamole with homemade yellow & blue corn “Totopos” -
