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I know what you’re probably thinking… HUH?
Yes, you read that right… pea guacamole! Move over avocado, this ‘guacamole’ is made with peas. I know what you’re probably thinking, like “why would you want to redo guacamole and why peas?”
Some people don’t like avocados and others are actually allergic to them, so I decided they deserve to enjoy green shit on their tacos too and came up with this pea guacamole recipe years ago.
It may sound weird, but I assure you this is the best damn pea guacamole you’ll ever have. Not to mention, this recipe will help you hit your fiber target for the day, double win!
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Let’s talk more about peas…
Peas are an excellent source of fiber, plant-based protein, Vitamin K, zinc and other nutrients. Our bodies can’t use fiber efficiently for fuel, but it does a few other important things so we need to make sure to include fiber in our daily diets. Women should aim for about 25-30 grams of fiber per day, men between 35-40 grams per day too.
But what does fiber do exactly? Fiber helps with a variety of health conditions; it can bind with bad cholesterol and remove it form the body which makes it great for heart health. Fiber helps make us feel full longer since it slows down the speed at which food travels from the stomach to the rest of the digestive system. Feeling constipated or irregular with the bowel movements? Fiber helps us to be more regular, since fiber bulks up our stools.
I always advise my clients to include legumes in their diet on a regular basis, and that includes peas. Other legumes include beans, split peas, soy, peanuts, lentils and black-eyed peas. We should aim to consume about 1 1/2 cups of legumes per week, plus one serving of soy per day, unless you have a soy allergy.
So if you’re looking to increase your intake of legumes and/or fiber, this best damn pea guacamole recipe is a must-try for you!
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Pea Guacamole
Equipment
- 1 food processor
- knife
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen peas, thawed and drained
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 -2 tsp ancho chile powder (or chipotle, gochugaru, regular chile powder)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, ground
- Hot sauce, to taste
- ¼ cup red onion, chopped
- 2-3 roma tomatoes (or 1 large regular), diced
- 1/2-1 jalapeno minced
Instructions
- Pulse peas, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, spices and optional hot sauce in food processor until combined. (You want to keep it chunky!)
- Pour into mixing bowl and fold in red onion, diced tomatoes and diced jalapenos.
- Serve and enjoy!
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