Description
This pea guac is DELICIOUS with raw carrots and other raw veggies. I especially love it with Sweets & Beets Chips (sweet potato and beet chips, you can find them at most natural grocery stores.) It’s also perfect with tortilla chips, tacos, or on top of chicken or fish. It will definitely be a new family favorite. If you love it, please leave a star rating in the comments to help other readers in our community.
Ingredients
- 1 large clove garlic, peeled
- 1 large ripe avocado, flesh only
- 1 cup frozen green peas, defrosted 5 minutes in a bowl of room temperature water
- 1/4 cup red onion (about a quarter of a red onion), roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (about a small handful)
- Juice of one lime (about 2–3 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup frozen corn, defrosted 5 minutes in a bowl of room temperature water (optional)
Hummus Variation:
- Add 1 (15-ounce) can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed) with an extra 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt with you add the main ingredients. Stream in 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil as the food processor runs for about 30 seconds.
Instructions
Food Processor Method (Recommended): Add the whole peeled garlic clove to the food processor and process it alone until very finely chopped. Add the rest of the ingredients except the corn and pulse 4-5 times to combine, then process 10-15 seconds until the desired texture is achieved. Remove the blade and fold in the corn.
- By Hand (use this method if you don’t have a food processor): Press or grate the garlic into the bottle of a large bowl then add the rest of the ingredients except the corn. Smash all of the ingredients together using the back of a large fork or wooden spoon until well combine and the desired texture is achieved. Fold in the corn if using.
Notes
The measurements of the pea guacamole ingredients are flexible, play around with it and work with what you have. I prefer red onion, but green or even yellow would also taste great. Organic frozen vegetables are packed full of nutrition and a great option when fresh isn’t available–always defrost them at room temperature, in room temperature water, or in the refrigerator overnight (avoid the microwave as it kills the nutrients.) Use fresh peas and corn if they’re available and in season. (Leave out the corn to make this recipe grain-free.)
