Spring has sprung, and with it comes a bounty of fresh, vibrant greens. From tender asparagus and peppery arugula to sweet peas and zesty watercress, there's no shortage of delicious ways to celebrate the season. One of our favorite ways to enjoy spring's bounty is in the form of a refreshing and flavorful guacamole. This classic Mexican dish gets a spring makeover with the addition of bright green ingredients, resulting in a dip that's both delicious and visually appealing. Whether you're hosting a Cinco de Mayo party or simply looking for a healthy and tasty snack, this spring green guacamole is sure to be a hit.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
SPRING PEA GUACAMOLE WITH CUCUMBER CRUDITES
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Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 8 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the peas and cook for 1 minute. Drain and immediately rinse under cold water until room temperature. Drain well, then transfer to a food processor. Pulse until almost smooth. Add the avocado, lime zest and juice, and cilantro. Pulse until almost smooth. Add the scallion and jalapeno and pulse until well incorporated. Season to taste with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with cilantro. Serve with the cucumber slices.
COPYCAT GUACAMOLE GREENS
This salad is inspired by a popular menu item at a healthy restaurant chain. We love it -- but we also love saving money. So set aside some time during your week to make this vinaigrette, which makes enough for about five salads. And if you're super ambitious, go ahead and prep enough ingredients for a week's worth of lunches.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 1 serving, plus extra vinaigrette
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the cilantro-jalapeno vinaigrette: Whisk together the cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, cumin, sugar, jalapeno, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds pepper in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking, until the vinaigrette comes together and is well blended. (The vinaigrette makes enough for about 5 salads; refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.)
- For the salad: Soak the onion in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Add the drained onion to a large bowl with the mixed greens, chicken, tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Toss together and season with salt and pepper. Cut the avocado into small pieces. Top the salad with the avocado and a squeeze of lime and sprinkle with the tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 3.5 grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 240 milligrams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 4 grams
GREEN CREAMY GUACAMOLE
Join ripe avocados with cream cheese, tomatoes and more to create Green Creamy Guacamole! Our creamy guacamole perfectly balances lime and garlic flavors.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield 1-1/2 cups or 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mash avocados in medium bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 20 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g
FRESH GUACAMOLE
This guacamole is fresh, green, and a little zesty.
Provided by jamjar caterers
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Guacamole Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the avocado, tomato, onion, serrano chile, salt, pepper, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and cilantro leaves in a bowl and mix. Pour lime juice over the top of the guacamole. Serve immediately. To store for later use, place avocado pit in the bowl with the guacamole and then cover with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap down to the surface of the guacamole and store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 554.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
SPRING GREEN GUACAMOLE
Do you love guacamole, but hate the calories and fat? Try this vibrant version with yummy peas. We eat a lot of this and we never feel one bit guilty.-Carey Waterworth, Silvana, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook peas according to package directions; drain and place in a food processor. Add the sour cream, lime juice, avocado, onions, cilantro, chilies, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. , Transfer to a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
JULIA'S NEW MEXICAN GUACAMOLE
This dip recipe was passed from my mother to me when I was young and I'd like to share it with anyone who enjoys fresh, spicy, chunky guacamole. Enjoy!
Provided by juliagulia210
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Guacamole Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pit and spoon avocados into a small bowl and add cream cheese. Mash together until well blended.
- Add tomatoes and peppers to the mixture and mix well. Mix in lime juice, garlic powder, hot sauce, and salt. Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 123 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
GREEN GUACAMOLE
Make and share this Green Guacamole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Amber 505
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine avocado, cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper and mash all together (I like to do this on a cutting board with a potato masher).
- Add tomato and lime juice, stir in gently.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.6, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 10.6, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 2.9
SPRING GREEN GUACAMOLE
A lighter version of guacamole. Taken from Light & Tasty magazine. Cooking time is refrigeration time.
Provided by jonesies
Categories Spring
Time 1h10m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook peas according to package directions; drain and place in a food processor.
- Add the avocado, sour cream, onions, cilantro, lime juice, chilies, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
- Serve with baked tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.8, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 69.9, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 2.5
SPRING GREENS CARBONARA
Enjoy a twist on a carbonara with plenty of spring vegetables. Sweet peas and asparagus balance the saltiness of the pancetta and richness of the egg yolks
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Boil the kettle. Heat ½ tbsp oil in a large, deep frying pan or saucepan over a low-medium heat and sizzle the pancetta until crisp, about 5 mins. Once crisp, reduce the heat to as low as it will go to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, put the parsley, basil, mint and remaining oil in a small food processor and blitz until finely chopped. Or, finely chop the herbs using a sharp knife and omit the oil. Whisk the egg yolks and parmesan together in a separate bowl.
- Fill a large saucepan with boiling water from the kettle, season well with salt and bring to the boil on the hob, then cook the spaghetti for 10 mins until al dente. Add the asparagus and broccoli for the final 3 mins of cooking time, and the peas for the final 30 seconds.
- Lift the spaghetti into the pan with the pancetta using tongs, allowing a little water to be added with each addition of pasta. Drain the boiled veg but reserve a mug of the cooking water, then add the veg to the pan with the spaghetti and pancetta. Keep the heat set as low as possible and ensure there is a small puddle of the pasta cooking water in the bottom of the pan. This will prevent anything catching and help loosen the sauce.
- Scrape all of the herb mixture and the egg and cheese over the warm spaghetti mixture and use tongs to toss everything together, ensuring each strand of spaghetti is well-coated. Continue tossing the pasta through the sauce for a few minutes, turning the heat up slightly if needed until the sauce thickens and clings to the spaghetti. Add splashes of the reserved pasta cooking water if the sauce becomes too thick - the spaghetti should be glossy and shiny when ready.
- Divide between bowls and top with extra parmesan, a grinding of black pepper and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 700 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 71 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 2 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose ripe avocados: Ripe avocados are essential for a smooth and creamy guacamole. Look for avocados that are deep green or black in color, with a slight give when you press them gently.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your guacamole the best flavor. Use fresh lime juice, cilantro, and onions. If you can, use ripe tomatoes as well.
- Don't over-mash the avocados: Over-mashing the avocados will make your guacamole mushy. Use a fork or potato masher to gently mash the avocados until they are just combined.
- Season to taste: Season your guacamole to taste with salt, pepper, and lime juice. You can also add other spices, such as chili powder or cumin, to taste.
- Serve immediately: Guacamole is best served immediately after it is made. However, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you can easily make a delicious and refreshing spring green guacamole that will be the perfect addition to your next party or potluck. Guacamole is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, dip, or even a main course. It is also a healthy and nutritious snack that is packed with vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe that is both delicious and healthy, give spring green guacamole a try.
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