Avocado and Pea Guacamole

Enjoy avocado and pea guacamole, a flavorful low sodium dip with vegetables, fiber, and heart healthy fats.
Meal type: Appetizer, Snack
Season: Spring, Summer
Cuisine type: American, Mexican
Ingredients
Yield:
Yield
1 1/2 Cup
  • 1 cup frozen peas, slightly thawed
  • 1 medium avocado
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes, diced
  • ½ cup red onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
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Guacamole with toppings and raw veggies on the side
Directions
Prep: 10 min, Cook: 0 min, Total: 10 min

  1. Place the peas in a food processor or mini chopper. Pulse until smooth.
  2. In a medium bowl, cut or mash the avocado until it reaches the desired consistency.
  3. Transfer the peas to the bowl with the avocado.
  4. Add the lime juice, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and garlic.
  5. Stir everything together with a fork until combined.
  6. Serve with raw vegetables or low-sodium tortilla chips.

Additional Instructions

The original directions mention salt, but salt is not listed in the ingredients. This version does not include added salt to keep the sodium lower.

Serve with raw vegetables for a lower-sodium option. If using tortilla chips, choose low-sodium chips and keep the portion small.

Nutritional Information
Serving size: 1/4 Cup
  • Calories: 69 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 8.4 g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
    • Total Sugars: 2.5 g
  • Protein: 2.1 g
  • Fat: 3.7 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
  • Sodium: 27 mg
  • Potassium: 236 mg
  • Calcium: 17.2 mg
  • Phosphorus: 43 mg

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