No Guilt Guacamole
Because someone asked me this morning to provide recipes for some of the things I eat, I've decided to add a healthy recipes section to my journal.
Ingredients
1California avocado1/4 cFrozen peas, thawed1 tbspLime juice1Med tomato, quartered1/4 cChopped onion1 tspMinced garlic1-2 tbspFresh cilantro leaves1Sm jalapeño pepper seeded1/2 tspGround cuminPreparation
1. Cut the avocado in half lengthwise around the seed. Scoop the flesh into a bowl.
2. Add the peas, lime juice, tomato, onion, garlic, cilantro, chili pepper, and cumin. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Place the mixture in a food processor or blender, and pulse to the desired consistency.
Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
2-Tbsp Serving
Nutrient Information
48Calories3 gTotal Fat0 gSaturated Fat0 gPolyunsaturated Fat4 gCarbohydrates1 gProtein316 IUVitamin A7 mgVitamin C10 mgCalcium13 mgSodium0 mgIron1 gFiber
My notes: I didn't think I'd like this, because I truly loathe peas, but the fact is, you can't even taste the peas. They add texture and volume while greatly reducing both fat and calories. This stuff is good!
Serve with:
Garlic Pita Chips
Ingredients
1California avocado1/4 cFrozen peas, thawed1 tbspLime juice1Med tomato, quartered1/4 cChopped onion1 tspMinced garlic1-2 tbspFresh cilantro leaves1Sm jalapeño pepper seeded1/2 tspGround cuminPreparation
1. Cut the avocado in half lengthwise around the seed. Scoop the flesh into a bowl.
2. Add the peas, lime juice, tomato, onion, garlic, cilantro, chili pepper, and cumin. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Place the mixture in a food processor or blender, and pulse to the desired consistency.
Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
2-Tbsp Serving
Nutrient Information
48Calories3 gTotal Fat0 gSaturated Fat0 gPolyunsaturated Fat4 gCarbohydrates1 gProtein316 IUVitamin A7 mgVitamin C10 mgCalcium13 mgSodium0 mgIron1 gFiber
My notes: I didn't think I'd like this, because I truly loathe peas, but the fact is, you can't even taste the peas. They add texture and volume while greatly reducing both fat and calories. This stuff is good!
Serve with:
Garlic Pita Chips