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Hey there, guacamole lovers! Are you looking for a new spin on your favorite avocado-based dip? Our Pepita Guacamole is a game-changer. This guacamole avocado dip isn’t just your ordinary guacamole; it’s a fiesta of flavors and textures that you won’t be able to get enough of.
This versatile guacamole avocado dip is great for any occasion. Imagine serving it as a starter at your next dinner party with some low-carb crackers and fresh veggie sticks. Or how about spooning it over a homemade taco or burrito? Oh yes, this guacamole can do it all!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Versatile: Great as a dip or topping.
- Nutritious: Full of healthy fats and potassium.
- Fast & Simple: Prep in 10 minutes.
- Adjustable Heat: Spice to your preference.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Heads up: For exact measurements, see the recipe card below.
Making this guacamole with a twist is easy. All you need is a few ingredients:
- Avocados: Our creamy base.
- Spring Onions: For that subtle oniony kick.
- Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds): Adding crunch and nuttiness. Alternatively, you can use our Dukkah as topping.
- Lime Juice: To keep things fresh and zingy.
- Pickled Jalapeños: A hint of heat.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste.
- Feta: For a bit of tangy flair.
- Fresh Jalapeño Pepper: For those who like it extra spicy.
- Fresh Herbs: Your choice of cilantro or parsley.
Absolutely! You can easily adjust the heat level to your liking.
Fresh parsley works wonderfully as a substitute.
How To Make Pepita Guacamole Dip
Prepare all the ingredients. Roast the pepitas in a dry frypan for 3-5 minutes until they start to brown.
![Ingredients to make guacamole avocado dip with pepitas.](https://cdn.ketodiet.com/wp-content/kdwmkd/uploads/2023/10/pepita-guacamole-recipe-step-1-1024x1024.jpg)
![Roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) in a pan.](https://cdn.ketodiet.com/wp-content/kdwmkd/uploads/2023/10/pepita-guacamole-recipe-step-2-1024x1024.jpg)
Mash avocados. Mash them and mix in lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Add Aromatics. Stir in pickled jalapeños, spring onions, and half of the pepitas.
![Mashed avocados, spring onions and jalapeño peppers.](https://cdn.ketodiet.com/wp-content/kdwmkd/uploads/2023/10/pepita-guacamole-recipe-step-3-1024x1024.jpg)
![Guacamole avocado dip topped with roasted pepitas, feta, lime wedges, cilantro and fresh jalapeños.](https://cdn.ketodiet.com/wp-content/kdwmkd/uploads/2023/10/pepita-guacamole-recipe-step-4-1024x1024.jpg)
Serve or Store. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining pepitas, spring onions, and fresh herbs.
![Pepita Guacamole recipe.](https://cdn.ketodiet.com/wp-content/kdwmkd/uploads/2023/10/pepita-guacamole-recipe-served-768x1024.jpg)
Storage Instructions
Stored in a sealed container, it will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge.
How To Use Guacamole
- Dip: Pair with veggies or low-carb chips for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve with crunchy vegetables like carrot sticks, cucumber slices and sliced bell peppers. You can also serve it with some keto crackers.
- Spread: Layer on keto toasts and sandwiches or burgers for extra creaminess.
- Topping: Dollop on soups, salads, or omelets for a burst of flavor.
- Add-On: Serve alongside roast chicken, fisher steak. Try with our Salmon Power Bowl with Avocado and Pumpkin.
- Dressing Base: Blend with vinegar and oil for a zesty salad dressing. In this case, skip the pepitas.
![Pepita Guacamole recipe.](https://cdn.ketodiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pepita-guacamole-recipe-thumbnail-300x300.jpg)
Pepita Guacamole
Ingredients
- 2 large avocados
- 2 small spring onions (thinly sliced)
- ⅓ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp pickled jalapeño peppers
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp crumbled feta
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh jalapeño (or more pickled)
- 1 tbsp roughly chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a dry frypan over low-medium heat and add the pepitas. Spread out so that they lay in a single layer. Cook 3-5 minutes, shaking the pan every so often to mix them up. Pepitas are cooked with they pop and are starting to brown. Once done, pour into a bowl immediately — they will keep cooking if left in the pan.
- Finely chop the pickled jalapeño, and thinly slice the spring onions. Mash the avocado with the lime juice and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir through the pickled jalapeño, half of the spring onions and half of the pepitas.
- Scoop into a serving bowl, and sprinkle with the remaining pepitas, as well as the remaining spring onion and chopped herbs. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Notes
- Servings: Makes 6 to 8 appetizers (served as dip), 3-4 side servings, or 2 large servings (light lunch).
- Serving Suggestions: Serve immediately with low-carb crackers, cucumber slices or sliced bell peppers for a delicious appetizer.
- Swaps: For a milder version, omit the fresh jalapeño or use pickled gherkins instead.
- Storage: The guacamole will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.