Spring Pea Guacamole

If you want to add more Mexican recipes to your recipe box, Spring Pea Guacamole might be a recipe you should try. One serving contains 87 calories, 4g of protein, and 3g of fat. This recipe serves 6 and costs 66 cents per serving. It works well as a side dish. This recipe from The Shiksan in the Kitchen has 8 fans. It will be a hit at your Easter event. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 10 minutes. A mixture of salt, cumin, peas, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. Overall, this recipe earns a super spoonacular score of 82%. Try Spring Green Guacamole, Green Pea Guacamole, and Spring Pea Soup for similar recipes.

Servings: 6

 

Ingredients:

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper, or more to taste

1/2 tsp cumin

Food processor

1/2 cup fresh cilantro

1 tbsp fresh mint

2 cloves garlic, sliced

1 jalapeño pepper, cleaned, seeded and diced

2 1/2 tbsp lime or lemon juice

1 tsp lime or lemon zest

1 tbsp olive oil

1 lb frozen green peas, thawed or fresh shelled young peas (small), lightly steamed and cooled

3/4 tsp salt, or more to taste (I usually add closer to 1 tsp)

Equipment:

food processor

spatula

Cooking instruction summary:

In a food processor, combine all ingredients and pulse until you reach a guacamole-like consistency (pureed but with texture). 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).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.

 

Step by step:


1. In a food processor, combine all ingredients and pulse until you reach a guacamole-like consistency (pureed but with texture). 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).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.


Nutrition Information:

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87k Calories
4g Protein
2g Total Fat
12g Carbs
27% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
87k
4%

Fat
2g
4%

  Saturated Fat
0.39g
2%

Carbohydrates
12g
4%

  Sugar
4g
5%

Cholesterol
0.0mg
0%

Sodium
298mg
13%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
4g
9%

Vitamin C
36mg
44%

Vitamin K
24µg
24%

Manganese
0.35mg
17%

Fiber
4g
17%

Vitamin A
756IU
15%

Vitamin B1
0.21mg
14%

Folate
52µg
13%

Phosphorus
86mg
9%

Vitamin B3
1mg
8%

Vitamin B6
0.16mg
8%

Iron
1mg
7%

Copper
0.15mg
7%

Magnesium
27mg
7%

Zinc
0.98mg
7%

Vitamin B2
0.11mg
6%

Potassium
216mg
6%

Vitamin E
0.63mg
4%

Calcium
25mg
3%

Selenium
1µg
2%

Vitamin B5
0.11mg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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