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Green Pea Guacamole

Photo of prepared green pea guacamole with tortilla chips
Photo attribution: Angela Guenther
Ready In: 15 minutes
Serves: 6
Low Added SugarDairy-freeGluten-freeVeganVegetarian

The addition of green peas lightens up guacamole and adds protein and fiber making for a delicious and nutritious snack or topping for your favorite Mexican dish.

What you'll need

Blender or food processor
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Spatula or spoon
Serving bowl

Ingredients

Serves 6
2 cups Peas thawed if frozen, drained if canned
1/2 cup Green Onions sliced
1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
1 clove Garlic chopped
1 Avocado ripe, flesh scooped out
1 Lemon juiced or of Lime juiced
of Hot Sauce to taste
of Salt to taste
of Black Pepper to taste

Directions

1.

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Place peas, green onions, cilantro and garlic in a food processor. Process on high until smooth.

2.

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Add avocado, hot sauce and lime or lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pulse until avocado is incorporated and texture is chunky.

3.

Serve with baked pita or tortilla chips and fresh vegetables (radishes, jicama, carrots, cucumber, red bell peppers, etc.).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 0.50 cup

Serving Per Container 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 102
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5 g6%
Saturated Fat <1 g4%
Sodium 243 mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 12 g4%
Dietary Fiber 5 g18%
Protein 4 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

Source: Shauna Schultz, RD, Nevada County Public Health
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