RECIPE

Avocado and Pumpkin Seed Salsa

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  • SERVINGS: MAKES ABOUT 4 CUPS

The toasted pumpkin seeds give this salsa a great, crunchy texture.

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  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME:
  • SERVINGS: MAKES ABOUT 4 CUPS
  • FAST
  • HEALTHY
  • MAKE-AHEAD
  • VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (4 ounces)
    2. 1 red bell pepper
    3. 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
    4. 2 garlic cloves, minced
    5. 1 red chile, minced
    6. 3 large ripe firm Hass avocados, cut into 1/2-inch dice
    7. Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°. Spread the pumpkin seeds on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  2. Roast the bell pepper over a gas flame until charred all over. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 5 minutes. Peel, stem and seed the pepper; cut it into 1/2-inch dice.
  3. In a bowl, mix the lemon juice with the garlic and chile. Stir in the pumpkin seeds, bell pepper and avocados. Season with salt and pepper and serve.