East-Meets-West Guacamole with Spicy Pita Crisps

Serves 24 (makes 3 cups dip and 48 crisps)
Time 35 min

The classic Southwestern avocado dip takes on an Eastern slant with the addition of water chestnuts, five spice powder and hot sesame chile oil and served with Spicy Pita Chips for dipping.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Low SodiumLow Sodium
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    <b>Guacamole</b>
    3 mediumripe Haas avocados
    1/2red onion, diced
    1/2 cupwater chestnuts, diced
    2 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
    1 teaspoonground cumin
    1/2 teaspoonfive spice powder
    1/2 teaspoonhot sesame chile oil
    2 tablespoonsfresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
    3 tablespoonslime juice
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    4green onions, thinly sliced
    8fresh cilantro sprigs
    <b>Spicy Pita Crisps</b>
    1 packagepita bread, (6-count)
    1 tablespoonground cumin
    1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
    1 teaspoonfive spice powder
    1 tablespoongarlic powder
    3 tablespoonsblack sesame seeds
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    Canola or olive spray oil

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Method

Roughly mash avocado while mixing in red onion, water chestnuts,& lime juice, minced cilantro, garlic, cumin, five spice, oil and salt, making a coarse, thick and creamy mixture. Set aside while preparing crisps.


Preheat the oven to 350°F.


Slice each pita bread into 8 wedges (like a pie).


Gently separate each wedge by pulling it apart three-fourths of the way.


Combine cumin, paprika, five spice, garlic powder, sesame seeds and salt in a small bowl.


Spray each pita crisp lightly with oil. Immediately sprinkle with spice mixture to coat lightly.


Transfer to a baking sheet.


Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to burn spices or they will be bitter.


Let cool slightly and transfer to a platter.


Garnish guacamole with cilantro sprigs and sliced green onions.


Serve chilled or at room temperature with pita crisps.


Pita crisps will keep for a month stored in an airtight container. If they lose their crispness, warm in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

about 2 tablespoons dip and 2 crisps

Calories

90

Total Fat

4g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

130mg

Total Carbohydrate

12g

Dietary Fiber

1g

Total Sugars

0g

Protein

3g

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