East Meets West Guacamole & Spicy Pita Crisps

Name: East Meets West Guacamole & Spicy Pita Crisps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium ripe Hass avocadoes; 12 red onion, diced; ½ cup water chestnut, diced; 2 medium garlic cloves, minced (2 TB); 1 teaspoon cumin powder, ground; ½ teaspoon five-spice powder; ½ teaspoon hot sesame chili oil; 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, minced; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; sea salt, to taste; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 8 fresh cilantro stems; 6 pita bread; 1 tablespoon cumin, ground; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon five-spice powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds; sea salt, to taste; olive oil flavored cooking spray

Servings: persons

3 medium ripe Hass avocadoes
12 red onion, diced
½ cup water chestnut, diced
2 medium garlic cloves, minced (2 TB)
1 teaspoon cumin powder, ground
½ teaspoon five-spice powder
½ teaspoon hot sesame chili oil
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, minced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
sea salt, to taste
4 green onions, thinly sliced
8 fresh cilantro stems
6 pita bread
1 tablespoon cumin, ground
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons black sesame seeds
sea salt, to taste
olive oil flavored cooking spray

1
Scrape avocado pulp into a medium bowl.
2
Roughly mash avocado & mix in red onion, water chestnuts, garlic, cumin, 5-spice, sesame chile oil, cilantro leaves, lime juice and salt.
3
Set aside.
4
Preheat oven to 350F.
5
Slice each pita into 8 wedges.
6
Separate each wedge by pulling it apart three-fourths of the way.
7
In small bowl combine cumin, paprika, 5-spice, garlic powder, sesame seeds and salt.
8
Spray each pita with oil.
9
Immediately sprinkle with spice mixture to coat lightly.
10
Transfer to baking sheet.
11
Bake 10 minutes until golden and crisp.
12
Drain crisps on paper towel and transfer to platter.
13
Garnish guacamole with cilantro sprigs and sliced green onions.
14
Serve with pita crisps.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium ripe Hass avocadoes, 12 red onion, diced, ½ cup water chestnut, diced, 2 medium garlic cloves, minced (2 TB), and more.

Yes, East Meets West Guacamole & Spicy Pita Crisps falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!