Healthy Guacamole (with Frozen Peas)
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4.4
Healthy Guacamole (with Frozen Peas)
Description
This guacamole variation incorporates slightly thawed frozen peas blended smooth in a food processor, which adds a mild sweetness and bright green color to the usually avocado-based dip. After pureeing the peas, they are combined with lime juice, diced tomatoes, red onion, minced jalapeño, fresh cilantro, garlic, and sea salt to bring layers of fresh, tangy, and spicy flavors.
The avocado is then mashed into this mixture, creating a creamy texture with bursts of chunky ingredients from the vegetables and herbs. The lime juice not only adds brightness but also helps preserve the green color. The fresh jalapeño and garlic give the dip a subtle kick without overpowering the natural flavors of avocado and peas.
This guacamole is served chilled with an assortment of raw vegetables or tortilla chips, making it an adaptable dip for gatherings, snacks, or light meals. The combination of peas and avocado offers a nutritious component that blends sweetness, creaminess, and freshness in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup peas slightly thawed, frozen
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted and chopped, medium
- lime juice from 1
- ½ cup grape tomatoes cut into ¼ -inch dice
- ½ cup red onion cut into ⅛-inch dice
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced, fresh
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- Place peas in the bowl of a food processor or mini chopper and pulse until the peas are smooth.
- Transfer peas into a medium bowl and add lime juice, tomato, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic and salt. Stir everything together with a fork.
- Add avocado chunks to the bowl and mix well, mashing the avocado as you stir.
- Serve with an assortment of raw vegetables and tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 11/2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 cup | |
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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