Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsKid Shelleen's - Trolley SquareGuacamole & Chips Recipe

Guacamole & Chips Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

spiced pepitas, queso fresco, jalapeños, corn tortilla chips

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Ingredients

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Guacamole

Spiced Pepitas

Chips

Queso Fresco

Method

Guacamole

  1. 1

    Prepare the Avocados

    Cut the ripe avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Mash the Avocados

    Use a fork or a potato masher to mash the avocados to your desired consistency (smooth or chunky).

  3. 3

    Add Ingredients

    Stir in lime juice, diced tomatoes, minced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.

  4. 4

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the guacamole and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lime juice, or jalapeños to taste.

Spiced Pepitas

  1. 5

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 6

    Prepare Pepitas

    In a mixing bowl, combine raw pepitas with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt. Toss until the pepitas are well coated.

  3. 7

    Bake Pepitas

    Spread the coated pepitas on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden and fragrant, stirring halfway through.

  4. 8

    Cool

    Remove from the oven and let them cool before serving.

Chips

  1. 9

    Serve the Chips

    Open the bag of corn tortilla chips and pour them into a serving bowl.

Queso Fresco

  1. 10

    Prepare Queso Fresco

    Crumble the queso fresco and set it aside for serving.

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