Autumn Guacamole

Give your guacamole a Fall twist with this Autumn Guacamole! It's made with fresh Fall flavors including pomegranate, butternut squash, rosemary, and all spice.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Snacks

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe avocados
  • 2 cups butternut squash or 1 cup roasted
  • 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 3/4 cup riced cauliflower
  • 1/4 cup pepitas
  • fresh rosemary
  • fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin more for squash
  • 1/2 tsp all spice more for squash
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder more for squash
  • 1/4 tsp paprika more for squash
  • 1 fresh lime
  • salt

Equipment

  • 1 chef's knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 large spoon for mixing

Preparation
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375F.
  2. Cut the butternut squash into small cubes. Spray it with avocado oil and toss it with cumin, all spice, paprika, chili powder, and salt.
  3. Roast the squash for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway.
  4. Slice the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop out the avocado and add it to a large bowl.
  5. Mash the avocados with a fork.
  6. Mince the cilantro and rosemary. Remove the seeds from the pomegranate.
  7. Add the roasted butternut squash, pomegranate seeds, riced cauliflower, pepitas, fresh cilantro, fresh rosemary, cumin, all spice, chili powder, and paprika to the bowl. Combine everything together.
  8. Squeeze in fresh lime juice and add salt to taste. Mix everything together.

Video

Notes

Substitutions, Add-Ons, & Alterations:
  • Replace butternut squash with roasted sweet potato or carrots. 
  • Use any other nut or seed in place of pepitas for a crunch!
  • Add corn, bell pepper, fennel, or any other favorite seasonal veggie.
* Any changes to the original recipe may alter the time, taste, temperature, and/or allergen content!

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