I enjoy cooking with seasonal ingredients whenever possible and look forward to the different flavor profiles that each season has to offer. Today, I’d like to kick off the beginning of California’s avocado season, which runs from March through September, with a tasty guacamole. This recipe was originally submitted to the Jan/Feb 2006 edition of Everyday Food by a reader. It’s a healthier version of a more traditional guacamole with the addition of peas. The peas give the otherwise mild avocado a splash of sweetness and the red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño add a layer of heat to make this a flavor packed dip.
I made this super quick guacamole recipe in the afternoon, and served it up with some flaxseed chips after my Thursday night yoga class, for a refreshing and satisfying post workout treat. This dip would also work great with some fresh cut veggies like carrot sticks, celery, or broccoli spears for an even healthier option.
Anyone else have any favorite post workout snacks they’d like to share?
Pea Guacamole
Printable Version
Makes 2 cups
Ingredients:
10 ounces frozen peas, thawed
1 ripe avocado
1/3 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons minced jalapeno chili
coarse salt
Directions:
Puree peas in a food processor until smooth. In a medium bowl, mash avocado and stir in cilantro, onion, lime juice, jalapeno, pureed peas, and salt.
Store in refrigerator with a piece of plastic wrap placed directly on the guacamole.
Source: Adapted from Jan/Feb 2006 issue of Everyday Food submitted by Julie Slate, Bronxville, New York.
Nutritional Information:*
per 1/4 cup : 70 calories; 8 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams fat; 2 grams protein; 3 grams fiber
*These calculations are for educational purposes only and can vary according to a particular brands product formulation. Check labels for more information and follow the advice of your healthcare provider.
March 1, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Oooh! I was waiting for this recipe after reading you were going to post it soon!! I will be trying this for sure! The peas give it such a bright color! Yum! ♥- Katrina
March 1, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Love the color and it looks sooo yummy
love it!
March 1, 2011 at 7:39 pm
What a great guacamole recipe!
March 1, 2011 at 7:41 pm
I’m intrigued. I don’t really like peas but that might change with this recipe!! Looks delish!
March 1, 2011 at 10:07 pm
I’ve made guacamole with edamame before, but never with peas. I’ll be trying this soon!
March 2, 2011 at 4:12 am
That is something quite unique. I have never thought of making pea guacamole. very intriguing!
March 2, 2011 at 8:16 am
What a nice idea, we love guacamole but have never thought of adding peas, for sure they would add a nice sweet flavor, great. Have printed off your recipe to try this weekend.
March 2, 2011 at 10:11 am
Pea guacamole is a fantastic idea! My favorite work out snack is either edamame or a banana, pretty boring.
March 2, 2011 at 12:26 pm
Wow – this sounds awesome. At first I was skeptical, but as I read your description the guacamole really came to life. I love it. I wonder if I threw this at my fiance if he would be able to tell the difference. Thanks for sharing!
March 2, 2011 at 11:17 pm
i made pea pesto sauce, made avocado sauce .. but never mixed them up ! that’s a great idea
April 25, 2011 at 10:33 am
Lovely photo! Do you find that the peas help the guacamole not to rust as quickly?
April 25, 2011 at 1:54 pm
No, the peas won’t keep the avocado from turning brown, but the lime juice helps. Make sure to put plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole if you need to store it before serving. Air is kriptonite to avocados. Hope this helps!
July 2, 2011 at 11:28 am
This color of this is gorgeous, and it’s a nice change from standard guacamole recipes.
It is vegetarian week at our online Get Grillin’ event and we would love if you submitted up to any 3 recipes (they don’t have to be grilled) to our link up. This one would be perfect!
This week we have a ManPans giveaway. http://bit.ly/k1tKeY