Chipotle-Orange Guacamole With Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Toasted pepitas and orange zest make for a crunchy and aromatic variation that packs a bold, spicy powerful punch.

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J. Kenji López-Alt
Kenji Lopez Alt
J. Kenji López-Alt
Culinary Consultant
Kenji is the former culinary director for Serious Eats and a current culinary consultant for the site. He is also a New York Times food columnist and the author of The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science.
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Updated February 07, 2025
Closeup of Chipotle-Orange Guacamole With Toasted Pumpkin Seeds.

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This smoky dip is one of our favorite variations on guac—orange zest adds an interesting aromatic component while toasted pumpkin seeds—a traditional ingredient in many Aztec recipes—add crunch and nutty flavor.

Recipe Details

Chipotle-Orange Guacamole With Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Prep 5 mins
Active 15 mins
Total 5 mins
Serves 8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 recipe classic guacamole

  • 2 canned chipotles in adobo sauce, finely minced, plus 2 tablespoons sauce from can

  • 1 cup toasted salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

  • 2 teaspoons orange zest (from 1 orange)

Directions

  1. Combine guacamole, chipotle, pumpkin seeds, and orange zest. Serve immediately with warm tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
149 Calories
12g Fat
11g Carbs
3g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 149
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 311mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 9mg 44%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 431mg 9%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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