Holy Guacamole!
Frozen green peas replace most of the high-fat avocado in this colourful dip, which is so delicious that it's hard to believe how low in fat it is. Serve with pita crisps, bread sticks or simple veggie sticks.
Servings: 1-3/4 cups (425 mL)
Ingredients:
Holy Guacamole
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per 2 tbsp (25 mL): about | - |
| calories | 25 |
| protein | 1 g |
| fat | 1 g |
| carbohydrate | 3 g |
Suggested Recipes
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1-1/2 cups (375 mL) frozen green peas
1/3 cup (75 mL) light sour cream
2 tbsp (25 mL) mashed avocado
1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp (2 mL) cumin
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
Dash hot pepper sauce
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped seeded peeled tomato
2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped onion
Preparation:
In small covered saucepan over medium-high heat, cook peas with 2 tbsp (25 mL) water until bright green, about 2 minutes. (Alternatively, in covered microwaveable bowl, microwave at High for 2 minutes.) Drain; transfer to food processor or blender. Add sour cream, avocado, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, hot pepper sauce and pepper; puree until smooth. Stir in tomato and onion. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours before serving.
Tags:
Dips and Spreads; Vegetables; Fruits; Cheese/Other Dairy; Food Processor; Freeze or Refrigerate;
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