Chipotle-Orange Guacamole With Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Toasted pepitas and orange zest make for a crunchy and aromatic variation that packs a bold, spicy powerful punch.

By
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 February 07, 2025
Closeup of Chipotle-Orange Guacamole With Toasted Pumpkin Seeds.

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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

Prep 5 mins
Active 15 mins
Total 5 mins
Serves 8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 recipe classic guacamole

  • 2 canned chipotles in adobo sauce, finely minced, plus 2 tablespoons sauce from can

  • 1 cup toasted salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

  • 2 teaspoons orange zest (from 1 orange)

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
149Calories
12gFat
11gCarbs
3gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories149
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g15%
Saturated Fat 2g8%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 311mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
Dietary Fiber 6g22%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 9mg44%
Calcium 18mg1%
Iron 1mg4%
Potassium 431mg9%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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