Secret-ingredient guacamole

Bulk out traditional guacamole with peas!

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20 minutes
Serves 8
0.5 of 5 a day

Nutrition: Per serving

Kcal50
Fat3.7g
Salt0g
Sugar1.3g

Recipe by: Charlie Farrant | Student Dietitian and Running Blogger

A couple of years ago, the New York Times shared a recipe for guacamole with added peas – everyone had an opinion, even President Obama. Personally, I think it’s great. It adds sweetness and flavour without extra fat, lowering the calories of this dip.

Ingredients

100g frozen peas
½–1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
Large handful of fresh coriander, roughly chopped
75g cherry tomatoes
2 spring onions, finely chopped
1 ripe avocado
1 lime, juice only

Method

Bring a small pan of water to the boil and add the peas. Bubble for 2–3 minutes until the peas are cooked, then drain.
Put the peas in a food processor with a splash of water and blend until they are pureed with a few chunks.
Add in the chilli, most of the coriander, the cherry tomatoes and spring onions, and blend until combined.
In a bowl, roughly mash the avocado, retaining some chunks.
Stir the pea mixture into the avocado and season to taste with lime juice.