Alright, who doesn’t like guacamole?
Well, if you had asked me about a year ago, I would have said, “Umm, ME, I don’t like guacamole.”
Boy how things can change after a year. ;)
But better yet, who doesn’t like some HEALTHIFIED guacamole?!?
That’s what I thought! Keep reading…
First, you mash up a can of early peas. Yup, that’s right, peas! Don’t they look tasty?? :shock:
Next, mash up 1/2 cup worth of avocado. This baby gave me the perfect amount.
Then, add in some chopped onion, plain fat-free Greek yogurt, & chopped grape tomatoes.
Followed by your seasonings.
And you’ve got yourself one heck of a bowl of guacamole my friends!!
Healthier Guacamole
Original recipe from the Hungry Girl 200 Under 200 Calorie Cookbook
- One 15 oz. can early (young) peas, drained
- 1/2 cup mashed avocado (about 1 medium-small avocado’s worth)
- 1/3 cup chopped cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
- 4 tsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp chopped garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp chili powder
- Additional salt & black pepper, to taste
Optional: chopped fresh cilantro, chopped jarred jalapenos
Directions:
- Place peas in a medium bowl and mash thoroughly with a potato masher or fork.
- Add avocado, yogurt, lime juice, garlic, and seasonings. Continue to mash until blended.
- Stir in tomatoes, onion, and, if you like, some cilantro and/or jalapenos. Season to taste with salt and pepper. ENJOY! :)
I made this guac for a tonight’s taco dinner that we’re having with our friends Joe & Kate. I’ll fill ya’ll in on the rest of the dinner tomorrow! Hope you have a great Friday night!!
Question for the Night:
Guacamole: Love it or hate it?
erica says
i would never have thought to mash up peas into guacamole! great idea :)
vitaminamy says
Love love love guacamole!! :)
Jean@RoastedRootsandPumpkinSpice says
How could you not love guacamole?!? Even the bad ones are good :)
suki @ [Super Duper Fantastic] says
I love guac, but I’m not sure how I feel about peas. :) Interesting though!
Jessica@tastyandtrim says
I love guacamole but I’m not a huge fan of plain avocado. That recipe looks amazing though. I have to try it!
Lauren says
This is an awesome idea! Maybe now I won’t feel bad inhaling a whole bowl of guac solo! Thanks for sharing the healthiness!
Tehsina says
Wow that guac looks delish!
Judy says
Are u kidding? Love avocados in anything!
Chicago Cuisine Critique says
I love guacamole!
Kerry says
that’s such a good recipe! Doesn’t look to good, but when do guacamole ever look good?! ha!
Amanda says
That looks good! Do the peas change the flavour much? Or is it still avocado-y?
Courtney says
You can’t even tell there’s peas in it…it’s phenomenal!