Avocado smash gets fancy in this holiday party dip

Brilliant red pomegranate seeds add tangy pops of crunch to this creamy-chunky mix of avocados hot with jalapeños.

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Spicy Avocado Smash

15 minutes. Serves 12.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded if you’d like, and minced
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Kosher salt
• ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
• Pretzel thins or other crackers, chips or crisps, for serving

Instructions

1. Combine the avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Use a potato masher or fork to smash into a coarse, chunky mixture. Fold in the pomegranate seeds and season to taste with salt.
2. Dollop a spoonful onto the pretzel thins to serve.

Make Ahead
The avocado smash can be refrigerated in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface for up to 1 day.