Bowl of guacamole with cotija cheese and cilantro garnish on a cutting board next to a bowl of chips

Guacamole with Pepitas and Cotija Cheese

Prep: 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Yield: Makes 2 cups

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Bowl of guacamole with cotija cheese and cilantro garnish on a cutting board next to a bowl of chips

Guacamole with Pepitas and Cotija Cheese

Prep: 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Yield: Makes 2 cups

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Ingredients

  • 3-4 ripe but firm avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 2 limes, freshly squeezed
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro with stems, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno or serrano, minced with seeds removed  
  • 3 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco
  • ¼ cup of raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • Kosher salt to taste
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Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, add onions and avocados. Mash lightly.  
  2. Add jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix to combine.
  3. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container with plastic directly on the surface for up to 1 day.  
  4. When ready to serve, top with cheese, pepitas, and garnish with cilantro leaves. Grab your favorite tortilla chips and enjoy Amigos!  
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