Add some extra nutrients to your next party dip by making it a green pea guacamole. The taste of a traditional guac it still there, but the health benefits (and savings…avocados are expensive little buggers) are amped up. Serve with tortilla chips and some chopped up veggie sticks to keep it on the healthy side.
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I attended a party recently and they had the most delicious guacamole I have experienced in a very long time. Ok ok, it didn’t quite compare to the table side guacamole maker we had on our honeymoon in Mexico…but this is more of an everyday guac rather than a fancy-arse honeymoon guac (is that even a thing?!? it is now!)
The secret? Frozen peas? I know right. I was a bit incredulous at the time, but guys this stuff is revolutionary. I am ALL about the healthy fats and health benefits coming from an avocado-laden guacamole, but with the sheer amount of this stuff my kids can shovel down in one sitting, that version gets a tad expensive. They literally use the chip as a spoon and we have had to start doling out individual bowls to prevent the ubiquitous double dipping that can cause wars.
To make it even easier, I make this version in the Vitamix high speed blender. Sure I would L-O-V-E to stand and perfectly combine everything with a mortar and pestle like I did fresh from Mexico with my tan and freckled face. But I have 3 kids people. There is less than no time for that.
Why Make Green Pea Guacamole in a Vitamix?
- Its saves dishes, making green pea guacamole becomes a one pot (one blender??) dish;
- I love avocado chunks in my guacamole, but I don’t want green pea chunks. By having the blend function and the pulse function I can easily achieve this;
- The kids can help. I let them put the ingredients in and flick the switch, they think it is great and are more inclined to eat up if they helped with the creation themselves;
- It saves time. Throwing everything in there and letting the blender do the work saves you from slaving over a mortar and pestle to get the right consistency.
Added Bonus: The kids love helping out and throwing everything needed for the green pea guacamole into the blender. I just chop everything needed and pop it on a board, then the kids take turns adding the ingredients. It makes for a fun little family activity, especially when we get to enjoy the spoils afterwards. They are always so proud of their creations!
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Add some extra nutrients to your next party dip by making it a green pea guacamole. The taste of a traditional guac it still there but the health benefits (and savings...avocados are expensive little buggers) are amped up. Serve with tortilla chips and some chopped up veggie sticks to keep it on the healthy side.
- 2 cups cilantro leaves about one bunch
- 1 cup frozen peas slightly thawed
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice plus more to taste
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 1 medium jalapeño stem removed, with or without seeds depending on heat level required
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large ripe avocados pitted and peeled and chopped into rough chunks
- 1/2 cup diced fresh tomatoes
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1. Place first 8 ingredients (everything but the avocado and tomatoes) in a high speed blender or food processor and blend 1-2 minutes. If using a Vitamix then use the tamper to constantly push the ingredients down until a smooth paste forms.
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If not using a Vitamix you may need to turn the machine off and scrape down the sides with a spatula 3-4 times during the blending phase.
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Once you have a smooth paste then add in the chopped avocados and the diced tomatoes. Pulse about 6 times, until they are incorporated, but still chunky.
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Remove guacamole and store in an airtight container with a lid. Serve with chips, chopped veggie sticks, or use in a wrap, tacos etc
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for around 2-3 days. Give everything a good stir before serving up.
I love this! I, too, first tasted green pea guac at a party, and it was addictive! What a great recipe to make in the Vitamix. There’s nothing like it for making a smooth paste, but I love that you also used the pulse function to add a bit of chunky texture at the end. Your photos are absolutely gorgeous, too!
Oh thank you Amanda, a bit bowl of green chunky stuff is not the easiest thing to photograph 🙂
I’m laughing so hard at fancy arse honeymoon guac! It sure should be a thing if it’s not a thing! I’ve never used peas in guacamole but it 100% makes sense and would taste so vibrant and fresh – I’m digging it!
Haha I am glad I could make you laugh Leslie-Anne 🙂
I love that the peas are added to extend the guac because let’s be honest…. I can eat a whole bowl of guac AS I’M PREPARING IT! I’m not even sorry either! I love guac and it’s so easy to eat all of it in 5 seconds. Also – using the Vitamix? Love it! Can’t wait to bust mine out!
Wow! This is pretty damn smart, girl. I love guac and make it at home on the reg, and I never really thought of adding a punch of extra nutrition to it like this. The best part is that you haven’t altered the flavor or the texture, so now I’m thinking we’re all silly to NOT add peas to our guac! 😉
Haha right!! No one could tell at all, so it’s a win win 🙂
Isn’t this a great idea. I’ve used peas as part of pesto but never thought to use them as guacamole. I can see why the people would dig into the dip. It’s tasty plus you can save on a lot of calories. I sure do wish I had a Vita-mix. Our blender is a cheap-O and that was hubby’s doing. I’ll give it a go on our blender and see what happens.
You can totally do it in a normal run of the mill blender, I just happen to own (and love) my vitamix 🙂 There is no heavy duty blending required, so it should work just fine!
This is genius! I love the color it becomes, too! I bet its so flavorful, and i love that your kiddos were all into it, and I am sure mine would be too! Can’t wait to try this one.
Yeah the green was super intense!!
Adding green peas to guacamole is genius! I love love love this idea! As you said, it makes the dip more affordable! And what a great way to get kids involved in cooking. I really wish I had such a great kitchen gadget at my disposal.
Oh I am obsessed with mine, we use it every single day 🙂
I have never thought to make guacamole out of peas. What a beautiful colour. I can just imagine how fresh this would taste. A fantastic way to use fresh peas.
What?!?! PEAS!!!? That’s so clever- and I love that it makes it a little cheaper. I don’t have kids, but I have a husband who can inhale a batch of guacamole faster than I can get to the table to eat it. I need to try this! (Also I adore my Vitamix!)
I know right, and you can’t even taste the peas in there (I didnt tell my hubby the first time I made it, and he had NO idea!)
I adore a good guacamole, but have never heard of adding peas to it. You’re right, though — if you’ve got a crowd that can scarf a guac down in mere moments, it pays to stretch your guac dollar! I’ve had my VitaMix for about 5 years now and I find it essential to my cooking now. I make everything from soups to dressings, to sauces and smoothies. Now, you’ve given me one more thing to try in it! Great photos, too!
I think once you start using a Vitamix it is hard to give it up, it makes so many things quick and easy! Thank you re the photos 🙂