Lightened-Up Guacamole

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Lightened-Up Guacamole

Hidden veggies slash the calories (but keep the flavor!) in this creamy lightened-up guacamole.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • cup frozen peas thawed
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves and stems
  • ¼ cup diced pickled jalapenos
  • 1 garlic clove peeled and smashed
  • 3 ripe avocados
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon herb salt like Herbamare or regular salt
  • Extra cilantro and pickled jalapeños for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Place the peas, cilantro, pickled jalapeños, and smashed garlic clove into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times, then run steadily until the mixture forms a smooth paste. You may need to stop and scrape the sides a few times.
  2. Add the lime juice, avocados, and salt. Pulse, stopping to scrape the sides as needed, until the avocados are broken down and the guacamole has reached the desired texture.
  3. Taste, and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  4. Scrape the guacamole into a bowl, garnish with cilantro and extra pickled jalapeños.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 264kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Sodium 594mg (25%) Potassium 812mg (23%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 533IU (11%) Vitamin C 32mg (36%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 264kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Sodium 594mg 25%
Potassium 812mg 17%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 533IU 11%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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