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Spring Pea Guacamole

Light and Healthy Guacamole-Style Dip. Lower fat alternative to avocado guacamole made with spring peas, jalapeño, lemon, herbs and spices.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 87 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound frozen green peas, thawed or fresh shelled young peas (small), lightly steamed and cooled
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, cleaned, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon lime or lemon zest
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste (I usually add closer to 1 tsp)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or more to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a food processor, combine all ingredients and pulse until you reach a guacamole-like consistency (pureed but with texture). 
  2. Scrape down the sides with a spatula as necessary. Adjust salt and red pepper to taste, if needed. Sprinkle the top with some red pepper flakes before serving (adds spice).
  3. This dip can be served chilled or at room temperature depending on preference. Try it with tortilla chips, pita chips, crudités, or anything you like to dip in traditional guacamole. Use gluten free dippers if you're keeping this recipe GF.

Notes

  • You will also need: Food processor

Nutrition Information

Calories 87kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 2g (3%) Sodium 298mg (12%) Potassium 197mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 755IU (15%) Vitamin C 36.5mg (41%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 87

% Daily Value*

Calories 87kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 2g 3%
Sodium 298mg 12%
Potassium 197mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 755IU 15%
Vitamin C 36.5mg 41%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

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