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Bright petit pois and fresh herbs liven up a traditional guacamole, giving it a lovely sweetness and chunky texture, perfect for dipping and spreading! #healthyfats #mexicanfood #guacamole #avocadorecipes #avocado #avocadodip #veganguacamole #dip | Recipe on thecookandhim.com

Minted Pea Guacamole

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 0 mins | Total: 10 mins | Quantity: Serves 4-6

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 cup (145g) fresh or frozen petit pois peas – cooked until just tender
  • 1 clove garlic – peeled and crushed
  • 1/2 lime – juice only
  • 3 spring onions – finely sliced
  • pinch of ground cumin
  • few leaves each of fresh mint and parsley – finely shredded (see note)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • optional: fresh chilli or chilli flakes to taste

Instructions

  1. Remove the flesh from the avocado - the easiest way is to cut the avocado in half, cutting round the hard stone in the middle then use a spoon to remove the stone then use the spoon to scoop out the flesh from the skin. Put the flesh into a bowl
  2. Add half the cooked peas and using a fork or potato masher, mash them together to a thick paste. You don't have to be overly zealous here - lumps are fine!
  3. Stir in the remaining ingredients and the rest of the peas, seasoning to taste
  4. Serve immediately or store in a lidded container in the fridge for 4-5 days

Notes

  • Normally I suggest swapping out dried herbs for fresh if you can't get hold of fresh herbs - but for this guacamole recipe I don't think you can substitute the fresh herbs!

Recipe by The Cook & Him at https://thecookandhim.com/recipes/minted-pea-guacamole/