Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen (slightly thawed) peas
  • 3 medium Hass avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice, or to taste
  • 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced into 1/4 cubes
  • 1/2 red or sweet onion, diced into 1/8 inch cubes
  • 1 jalapeno or serrano chili, seeded or minced (use depending on your heat tolerance)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico, is the #1 Spa Resort in America according to Travel and Leisure Magazine. This recipe comes from them. At one time, during the weekly Tuesday Sangria and Guac social, this was the guacamole that was served. The Surprise is that GREEN PEAS replaced part of the avocado, to reduce the fat, and, I think, to add a fabulous flavor. I served this to a group and they all dug in, eating every bit of it! Enjoy!

In a blender or food processor, crush the peas until mostly smooth. In a medium bowl, mash the avocado with a fork or potato masher. Add the lime or lemon juice, tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, salt, and black pepper, and stir. Add the peas and mix well. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy within 3 days.

 

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