Spring Green Guacamole Recipes

SPRING GREEN GUACAMOLE

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.

SPRING PEA GUACAMOLE WITH CUCUMBER CRUDITES

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

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.

GUACAMOLE

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

GREEN GUACAMOLE

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.

GREEN PEA GUACAMOLE

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.

SPRING GREEN GUACAMOLE

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.