Meals Matter

No-Guilt Guacamole

Contributed By: 6wwwwww
Prevention

Peas sneak in to add texture and color while reducing fat and calories.

Ingredients

1 California avocado

1/4 c Frozen peas, thawed

1 tbsp Lime juice

1 Med tomato, quartered

1/4 c Chopped onion

1 tsp Minced garlic

1-2 tbsp Fresh cilantro leaves

1 Sm jalapeno pepper seeded

1/2 tsp Ground cumin

Preparation

1. Cut the avocado in half lengthwise around the seed. Scoop the flesh into a bowl.

2. Add the peas, lime juice, tomato, onion, garlic, cilantro, chile pepper, and cumin. Add salt and pepper to taste.

3. Place the mixture in a food processor or blender, and pulse to the desired consistency.

Cook's Notes

Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

2-Tbsp Serving

Recipe Comments

Commented by: racorwin

I tried the recipe tonight with friends. Great! I added a bit of hot sauce, but the flavor was wonderful! I liked the peas! Even though the avocado fats are "good", you can have too much of a good thing!

 

Commented by: bjesperson

I think the peas were to reduce the calories not the fats

 

Commented by: jk1123

Actually an avacado has good fats and doesn't need to be disguised by mashed peas.

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: Single
Origin: American
Meal Type: Appetizers

Nutrient Information

Calories: 48
Total Fat: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Protein: 1 g
Vitamin A: 316 IU
Vitamin C: 7 mg
Calcium: 10 mg
Sodium: 13 mg
Iron: 0 mg
Fiber: 1 g