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Chipotle-Orange Guacamole With Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

The Food Lab

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J. Kenji López-Alt
Chipotle-Orange Guacamole With Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

This smoky dip is one of our favorite variations on guac—orange zest adds an interesting aromatic component while toasted pumpkin seeds—a traditional ingredient in many Aztec recipes—add crunch and nutty flavor

  • Yield:serves 8 as an appetizer
  • Active time: 15 minutes
  • Total time:15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe Best Basic Guacamole
  • 2 canned chipotles in adobo sauce, finely minced, plus 2 tablespoons sauce from can
  • 1 cup toasted salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 2 teaspoons zest from 1 orange

Directions

  1. 1.

    Combine guacamole, chipotle, pumpkin seeds, and orange zest. Serve immediately with warm tortilla chips.

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