Guacamole, a vibrant and flavorful dip, finds its roots in ancient Aztec cuisine. It has evolved over time, transcending its Mexican origins to become a global culinary delight. Our journey today takes us into the realm of guacamole enhanced with the delicate and peppery notes of pea shoots. We'll explore a unique recipe that seamlessly blends the creaminess of avocado with the freshness of pea shoots, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
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GREEN PEA GUACAMOLE
Adding fresh English peas to what is an otherwise fairly traditional guacamole is one of those radical moves that is also completely obvious after you taste it. The peas add intense sweetness and a chunky texture to the dip, making it more substantial on the chip. They also intensify the color of the green avocado - and help the guacamole stay that way. Pea guacamole keeps its bright hue in the fridge for a few days without turning brown around the edges. A good dose of lime juice helps this cause. This dish, a collaboration between ABC Cocina's chef-owner, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and his chef de cuisine, Ian Coogan, is the best kind of greenmarket tweak upon a classic.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dips and spreads, appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl with water and ice. Plunge peas into the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 1 minute. Drain peas and immediately transfer to the ice bath. Drain.
- Heat broiler to high and broil one of the jalapeños on a heatproof pan. Cook, turning occasionally, until jalapeño is completely charred. Transfer to a small bowl, cover tightly in plastic wrap and let sit for 15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, use a towel to wipe off the charred skin. Halve, seed and devein the roasted jalapeño. Then halve, seed, and mince the remaining raw jalapeño.
- In a blender or the bowl of a food processor, purée peas (reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish) with roasted jalapeño, minced raw jalapeño, cilantro and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Process until almost smooth but still a little chunky.
- In a medium bowl, combine mashed avocado, scallions, lime zest, lime juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pea purée. Adjust salt and lime juice as needed and garnish with fresh peas, sunflower seeds and flaky sea salt. Serve with tortilla chips and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 112, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 211 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
GUACAMOLE
You can make this avocado salad smooth or chunky depending on your tastes.
Provided by Bob Cody
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Guacamole Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. Stir in cayenne pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 11.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 595.7 mg, Sugar 3 g
GUACAMOLE
Frozen green peas, spinach and tofu distinguish this guacamole recipe from Food Network.
Provided by Food Network
Categories condiment
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Steam spinach until wilted. Remove from heat and squeeze out excess water. Briefly steam peas and rinse under cold water to retain green color.
- In blender container, combine spinach, peas, tofu, lemon juice, seasonings and avocado and process until smooth. Fold in remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Makes 8 servings (2 Tbs. per serving), each containing approximately: 30 calories, 3 gm. carbohydrate, 2 gm. fat, 0 mg. cholesterol, 1 gm. protein, 131 mg. sodium, 1 gm. fiber
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30, Fat 2 grams, Sodium 131 milligrams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 1 grams
SWEET PEA GUACAMOLE
If you're watching your fat intake, or even if you're not this is very low in fat, delicious and beautiful. And it doesn't turn black. Works with anything avocado guacamole works with. Try it with Southwestern Potato Chips.
Provided by sugarpea
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a food processor, process onion until finely diced; remove and set aside.
- Add oil, lime juice, cilantro and pepper until roughly pureed.
- Add peas, cumin and salt; blend until smooth, there will still be a few lumps, leave them.
- Remove mixture to bowl and stir in onion.
GREEN PEA GUACAMOLE
From a package of frozen green peas. Use the best quality green peas you can find. I changed the ingredients around a little. For less heat, use a mild pepper such as Anaheim.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Vegetable
Time 21m
Yield 1 3/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the frozen peas according to package directions. Drain and pat dry well to remove excess moisture.
- Add the jalapeno pepper, olive oil, lemon juice to a blender and puree well. Next add the cooked green peas, salt, ground cumin and garlic.
- Continue blending, scraping down sides of blender and mixture is smooth.
- Transfer to serving bowl and stir in tomatoes, onion (and sour cream if desired for a smoother consistency). Taste and adjust seasoning; garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs.
- Yield is estimated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.1, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 6.7, Sodium 323.1, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 10.2, Protein 8.3
PEA GUACAMOLE
Add a blast of fiber and Vitamin A to your already nutritious guacamole.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a food processor, puree peas until smooth. In a medium bowl, coarsely mash avocado. Stir in cilantro, onion, lime juice, jalapeno, salt, and pureed peas. To store, place a piece of plastic directly on the guacamole; refrigerate up to overnight.
Tips:
- To make the tastiest guacamole, use ripe avocados. Look for avocados that yield to gentle pressure when squeezed.
- Use fresh lime juice. Bottled lime juice doesn't have the same flavor as fresh lime juice.
- If you don't have pea shoots, you can substitute another type of fresh herb, such as cilantro or parsley.
- If you like your guacamole spicy, add a jalapeño pepper. Remove the seeds and ribs before adding the pepper to the guacamole, so it won't be too spicy.
- Serve guacamole immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
This guacamole with pea shoots is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It's perfect for parties or potlucks, and it's also a healthy and tasty way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give this guacamole with pea shoots a try.
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