How long does it take to make these holiday snacks?

The total time to prepare this dish is 30 minutes.

What should I do if I can't find pomegranate juice?

You can use fresh pomegranate seeds instead of juice for texture in the guacamole.

What type of potato should I use for the pancakes?

Use a combination of sweet potatoes and one starchy potato for the best texture.

Holiday Snacks

Name: Holiday Snacks
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8
Ingredients: 3/4 cup pomegranate juice (to be reduced for guacamole); 2 large jalapeño peppers (or 1 large jalapeño); 2 medium avocados; 1 clove garlic; 1 small red onion; 1 medium starchy potato (to mix with sweet potatoes); 2 medium sweet potatoes; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying pancakes); 1 lemon juice (to prevent oxidation of avocados)

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Original video by MyArchiveWrld on YouTube20:59

About this recipe

Holiday Snacks are the perfect way to spice up your seasonal gatherings without the usual party fare. In this quick recipe, Rachael Ray shows how to make spicy sweet potato pancakes paired with a festive guacamole that features reduced pomegranate juice for a unique twist.

This dish is not only delicious but also comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for last-minute holiday entertaining. The combination of flavors and textures will impress your guests and elevate your snack game.

Ingredient notes

Use 1 large jalapeño pepper if you can't find two small ones.
For a milder guacamole, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeños.

Tips from MyArchiveWrld’s video

To prevent avocados from browning, add lemon juice immediately after scooping them out.
Grate the sweet potatoes and starchy potato into a colander to drain excess liquid before forming pancakes.

Good to know

How many servings does this recipe yield?: This recipe serves 6-8 people.
How long does it take to make these holiday snacks?: The total time to prepare this dish is 30 minutes.
What should I do if I can't find pomegranate juice?: You can use fresh pomegranate seeds instead of juice for texture in the guacamole.
What type of potato should I use for the pancakes?: Use a combination of sweet potatoes and one starchy potato for the best texture.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to MyArchiveWrld: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves 6-8Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

¾ cup pomegranate juice — to be reduced for guacamole
2 large jalapeño peppers — or 1 large jalapeño
2 medium avocados
1 clove garlic
1 small red onion
1 medium starchy potato — to mix with sweet potatoes
2 medium sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil — for frying pancakes
1 lemon juice — to prevent oxidation of avocados

Steps

1
Gather ingredients including pomegranate juice, jalapeños, avocados, garlic, red onion, starchy potato, sweet potatoes, and vegetable oil.
2
Reduce 3/4 cup of pomegranate juice in a saucepan until it thickens into a syrup.
3
Cut avocados around the pit, scoop them into a bowl, and add lemon juice to prevent browning.
4
Remove seeds and ribs from jalapeños, then finely chop them.
5
Mince garlic and mash it with salt to create a paste, then add to the avocado mixture.
6
Chop red onion and add to the guacamole mixture.
7
Grate sweet potatoes and starchy potato into a colander to drain excess liquid.
8
Mix grated potatoes and form into pancakes, then fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.