Middle-Eastern Guacamole

Name: Middle-Eastern Guacamole
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 large Haas avocados; 1 lime, juiced; ½ teaspoon salt; 1½ tablespoon za’atar seasoning; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds; 2 tablespoon harissa, or more to taste

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It's a little taste of Mexico by way of the Middle East! This middle-eastern version of guacamole has everything you love about your favorite party dip, but with a twist. Just like with traditional guacamole, avocados are lightly mashed with lime juice and salt. However, this version uses za'atar seasoning, harissa, and almonds for a flavorful spin on the classic. Reserve small portions of the za'atar, cilantro, and almonds for use as garnish. Serve with chips, pita chips, or fresh veggies.

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Za'atar is an intensely aromatic and ancient spice blend, traditionally made with dried herbs such as marjoram or thyme. Harissa is a hot sauce or paste used in North African cuisine, made from chili peppers, paprika, and olive oil.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 106 calories; 9g fat; 6.2g carbohydrates; 2g protein; 0mg cholesterol; 274mg sodium.

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Amount Per Serving
Calories 106		Calories from Fat 84
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g		14%
	Saturated Fat 1g	6%
	Trans Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g
	Monounsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 274mg		11%
Total Carbohydrate 6.2g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 4g	17%
	Sugars 0.3g
Protein 2g

Vitamin A 14%		Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 1%		Iron 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

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Tal Levitas says:

Za'atar makes everything taste better.

Sam Dalton says:

Very good guac! Also my first time using za’atar. I've been missing out my entire life. This is the perfect way to switch up a traditional Mexican dip.

Laura Griffin says:

The harissa was everything on this middle eastern guac recipe. Perfect amount of heat, lots of flavor, and good crunch with the almonds.

Greg Jones says:

I don't usually like guacamole but I actually really love this version. Perfect with warm pita bread! A little spicy too, which I like.

Melissa Hunter says:

I could not find za'atar, so I used dried thyme, toasted sesame seeds, dried oregano, marjoram, and salt. It worked ok as a substitute, I really liked the flavor.