Mango Pomegranate Guacamole

By suzygav

Ingredients

• 4 ripe avocados (2 pounds total)
• 1 cup finely chopped white onion
• 2 fresh serrano chiles, finely chopped (2 tablespoons), including seeds
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, or to taste
• 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds (from 1 pomegranate)
• 3/4 cup diced peeled mango
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• Accompaniment: plantain chips
• Garnish: lime wedges

Preparation

Step 1

Halve, pit, and peel avocados. Coarsely mash in a bowl. Stir in onion, chiles, 1/4 cup lime juice, and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, then fold in pomegranate seeds, mango, and cilantro. Season with salt and additional lime juice.

Cooks’ note:
Guacamole can be made 4 hours ahead and chilled, its surface covered with parchment paper or plastic wrap. Bring to room temperature and stir before serving.