Pear Guacamole with Pistachios
This pear guacamole with pistachios has just a little sweetness plus a hint of smoke from the toasted nuts. It's a delicious way to eat more healthy fats!
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe avocados
- juice from 1 small lime
- 1 teaspoon pickled jalapeños, (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons cilantro or parsley, (chopped - plus more for garnish)
- 1 small pear, (cored and finely diced)
- freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons pistachios, (toasted and chopped)
Instructions
- Halve the avocados, then use a spoon to scoop the flesh into a large bowl.2 large ripe avocados
- Mash the avocado with a fork or potato masher.
- Stir in the lime juice.juice from 1 small lime
- Add the pickled jalapeños, minced garlic, salt, coriander, and chopped cilantro. Mix until well-combined.1 teaspoon pickled jalapeños, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground coriander, 2 tablespoons cilantro or parsley
- Stir in the diced pear and half of the chopped pistachios, then season with pepper to taste.1 small pear, 3 tablespoons pistachios, freshly ground black pepper
- Garnish with the remaining pistachios and cilantro.
Notes
This recipe is for 8 servings of guacamole. Each serving is a quarter cup.
If you can't find pickled jalapeños, you can use some finely minced fresh jalapeño, green bell pepper, or any other pepper you like.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To prevent oxidation, place saran wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole, sprinkle it with lime juice, or place the avocado pits in the dip to keep it fresh.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Pear Guacamole with Pistachios
Serving Size
0.25 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
105
% Daily Value*
Fat
8.8
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
1.9
g
10
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4.9
g
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
39.9
mg
2
%
Potassium
49.9
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
4.6
g
2
%
Fiber
2.3
g
9
%
Sugar
2.2
g
2
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
200
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
6.6
mg
8
%
Calcium
60
mg
6
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
Net carbs
2.3
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.