Cranberry Salsa Verde Guacamole

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Prep time:
15 minutes
Ready in:
15 minutes

Recipe Description:

This guacamole adds a tart cranberry twist to a classic. Great for Thanksgiving or as a fruity twist on traditional guacamole dip.

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Servings:

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Ingredients:

  • 4 ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted and peeled
  • 1/2 cup salsa verde, fresh or from a can
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh parsley leaves, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, deveined, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. coarse sea salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. garlic, minced (to taste)
  • 2/3 cup dried cranberries soaked in hot water, drained, squeezed dry
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled, for garnish (optional)
  • Salsa Verde Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 tomatillos, husked, rinsed
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 onion, chopped
  • 3/4 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded, deveined, finely chopped
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions:

  1. Coarsely mash avocados.
  2. Fold in remaining ingredients and serve.
  3. Top with cheese to garnish
  4. Salsa Verde Instructions:
  5. Place tomatillos in a saucepan, cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. Drain tomatillos and place in food processor with other ingredients. Blend to desired consistency. Cool in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts

8 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (133g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Trans Fat 0g -
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g -
Monounsaturated Fat 7g -
Cholesterol 15mg 4%
Sodium 620mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 8g -
Includes 4g Added Sugars 8%
Protein 5g -
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 114mg 8%
Iron 0.60mg 4%
Potassium 415mg 8%
Vitamin A 14mcg 2%
Vitamin C 17mg 20%
Vitamin E 2mg 10%
Vitamin K 41mcg 35%
Thiamin 0.06mg 6%
Riboflavin 0.11mg 8%
Niacin 2mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 15%
Folate 65mcg DFE 15%
(0mcg folic acid) -
Vitamin B12 0mcg 0%
Pantothenic Acid 1mg 20%
Choline 12mg 2%
Phosphorus 47mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 6%
Zinc 0.54mg 4%
Selenium 0mcg 0%
Copper 0.16mg 20%
Manganese 0.15mg 6%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.