Pomegranate Guacamole

Pomegranate Guacamole

Serves 10

This surprising combination of tart, bright pomegranate seeds and creamy avocado refreshes your palate with every bite. Serve it with whole grain tortilla chips or mixed vegetables for dipping.

Ingredients:
3 large Haas avocados
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 scallion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons minced jalapeno
Salt and pepper
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds

Directions:
Halve and pit avocados and scoop flesh into a bowl. Stir or mash in lemon and lime juices. Add scallion, jalapeno, and salt and pepper to taste. Fold in pomegranate seeds.

Per serving: Net carbs: 3g; 8g carbs; 5g fiber; 2g protein; 17g fat; 177 calories -- From Atkins for Life Low-Carb Cookbook, St. Martin's Press, 2004.

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