Pea Guacamole

Pea Guacamole is a fresh and flavorful alternative to traditional guacamole. The ingredients are blended together to create a bright green, fresh-tasting dip that's perfect as a spread or served with tortilla chips.

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Pea guacamole is a twist on traditional guacamole, made with green peas instead of avocados. It's a flavorful and healthy alternative to the classic, and is made using similar ingredients such as diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño pepper, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pomegranate seeds.

The ingredients are blended together until a desired consistency is achieved. Pea guacamole is also a great option for those who are avoiding avocados for dietary or allergy reasons.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Peas are a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, making this dish a nutritious option.
• Pea guacamole can be used as a dip or a spread and is perfect for those who are avoiding avocados for dietary or allergy reasons.
• The combination of sweet peas, tangy lime juice, and spicy jalapeño makes for a delicious and well-balanced flavor.
• With the addition of fresh ingredients like Roma tomato, yellow onion, and cilantro, pea guacamole has a bright and fresh taste that can enhance any dish.
• The green color of the peas and cilantro make pea guacamole visually appealing, adding to its overall appeal.

Ingredients You'll Need

• Frozen Peas: The main ingredient in pea guacamole. They add a sweet and fresh flavor, as well as a healthy dose of protein, fiber, and vitamins.
• Yellow Onion: Adds a sharp and pungent flavor to the dip, balancing out the sweetness of the peas. It also provides a crunchy texture.;
• Roma Tomato: A common ingredient in guacamole and add a juicy, sweet, and acidic flavor to the dip.
• Jalapeño Pepper: Adds a spicy kick to the guacamole, and can be adjusted to taste. The seeds and ribs of the pepper contain the majority of the heat, so removing them will result in a milder flavor.
• Cilantro: Adds a bright and fresh flavor, as well as a vibrant green color to the guacamole.
• Limes: Adds a tangy and acidic flavor to the guacamole, and helps to balance out the flavors.
• Salt: Used to enhance the flavors of the other ingredients and bring out their natural sweetness.
• Pomegranate Seeds: Adds a pop of sweetness, color, and texture to the guacamole, making it a visually appealing and delicious dish.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1: Thaw the frozen peas. Run the frozen peas under warm water to thaw them. Drain them thoroughly.

Step 2: Prepare the ingredients. Dice the yellow onion, Roma tomato, and jalapeño pepper. Roughly chop the cilantro leaves. Juice the limes.

Step 3: Blend the ingredients. Add the peas, onion, tomato, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to a food processor or blender. Blend everything together until a desired consistency is achieved. Some prefer a chunkier texture, while others prefer it to be smoother.

Step 4: Season to taste. Taste the guacamole and adjust the seasoning as needed with additional salt, lime juice, or jalapeño.

Step 5: Add the pomegranate seeds. Stir in the pomegranate seeds, or sprinkle over the top.

Step 6: Serve. Serve the pea guacamole immediately with tortilla chips or use as a topping for tacos. Enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Use fresh ingredients. Use fresh, ripe, and in-season ingredients for the best taste and texture.
• Adjust the heat. The heat of the jalapeño can vary, so start with a small amount and add more to taste. You can also remove the seeds and ribs for a milder flavor.
• Season to taste. Taste the guacamole and adjust the salt and lime juice as needed to suit your personal taste.
• Consistency. If you prefer a thicker guacamole, add less lime juice. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more lime juice or a little bit of water.

Variations

• Spicy: Add extra jalapeño or use a hotter pepper, like a serrano pepper, for a spicier dip.
• Herbed: Add fresh herbs like basil, mint, or parsley for extra flavor and color.
• Avocado: Add diced avocado to the dip for a creamier texture and added flavor.
• Feta: Stir in crumbled feta cheese for a tangy, salty flavor.
• Cucumber: Add diced cucumber for a crunchy texture and added freshness.
• Chipotle: Add a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce for a smoky flavor.
• Edamame: Replace half of the peas with edamame for a nuttier flavor and added protein.

Storing & Freezing

Storing: Store pea guacamole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The guacamole may darken slightly in color, but will still be safe to eat.

Freezing: Pea guacamole can be frozen, but the texture may change after being thawed. To freeze, place the guacamole in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the guacamole in the refrigerator overnight before serving. When ready to use, give it a good stir to bring it back to its original consistency.

Note: When storing or freezing pea guacamole, it is important to minimize the amount of air exposure to prevent oxidation and to maintain the freshness of the guacamole.

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Pea Guacamole

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Pea guacamole is a fresh and flavorful alternative to traditional guacamole, and perfect for those looking to switch things up, or for those who are avoiding avocados. The ingredients are blended together to create a bright green, fresh-tasting dip that's perfect as a spread or served with tortilla chips.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 88 kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 12 ounces frozen peas
• ▢ ½ cup yellow onion
• ▢ 1 Roma tomato
• ▢ 1 jalapeño
• ▢ 2 tablespoons cilantro
• ▢ 2 limes
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds

Instructions

 

• Run peas them under warm water to thaw them. Drain them thoroughly.
• Dice the yellow onion, Roma tomato, and jalapeño pepper. Roughly chop the cilantro leaves. Juice the limes.
• Add the thawed peas, onion, tomato, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to a food processor or blender. Blend everything together until a desired consistency is achieved. Some prefer a chunkier texture, while others prefer it to be smoother.
• Taste the guacamole and adjust the seasoning as needed with additional salt, lime juice, or jalapeño.
• Stir in the pomegranate seeds, or sprinkle over the top.
• Serve the pea guacamole immediately with tortilla chips or use as a topping for tacos. Enjoy!

Notes

• Use fresh, ripe, and in-season ingredients for the best taste and texture.
• The heat of the jalapeño can vary, so start with a small amount and add more to taste. You can also remove the seeds and ribs for a milder flavor.
• Taste the guacamole and adjust the salt and lime juice as needed to suit your personal taste.
• If you prefer a thicker guacamole, add less lime juice. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more lime juice or a little bit of water.
• Storing: Store pea guacamole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The guacamole may darken slightly in color, but will still be safe to eat.
• Freezing: Pea guacamole can be frozen, but the texture may change after being thawed. To freeze, place the guacamole in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the guacamole in the refrigerator overnight before serving. When ready to use, give it a good stir to bring it back to its original consistency.
• Note: When storing or freezing pea guacamole, it is important to minimize the amount of air exposure to prevent oxidation and to maintain the freshness of the guacamole.

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gSodium: 585mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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