Chipotle-Orange Guacamole With Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

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J. Kenji López-Alt
Kenji Lopez Alt
J. Kenji López-Alt
Culinary Consultant
Kenji is the former culinary director for Serious Eats and a current culinary consultant for the site. He is also a New York Times food columnist and the author of The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science.
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Updated August 30, 2018
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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

Recipe Details

Chipotle-Orange Guacamole With Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Active 15 mins
Total 15 mins
Serves 8 servings

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

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