I want some more guacamole.....PEAS!

So this post is for two of my faithful readers....Meredith and Kristy.
It is a recipe I KNOW they will like, if and when they give it a chance.

It's from my Forks over Knives cookbook - I've done a lot of recipes in here, and although they are MOSTLY vegan, I really do enjoy them.

So what is it?
It's Guacamole
! Guacamole? that's no big deal, but this is different, its guacamole without the avocados I KNOW!  
Travesty, right?  Kristy said (and I quote) "you cannot make peas taste like avocados just because they are green"  She's right, for once -- but in guacamole, the avocado flavor is so blended with all the mexican spices - the cumin and tomatoes and cilantro.  Peas work.  It's a delicious lowfat lifesaver!

Here's the recipe:  
2 lbs frozen green peas, thawed [and cooked]
1 teasp crushed garlic,
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 teasp ground cumin
1 tomato, chopped
4 green onions chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce
salt to taste.


Blend peas, garlic, lime juice & cumin in a food processor, transfer to a bowl,  stir in tomato, green onions, cilantro, hot sauce & salt to taste.  Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

 Here is the finished product.

I do recommend using the "rest" time to allow the flavors to blend.  Sometimes I must admit, I add a little avocado (like a 1/2 of one) to get the texture a little creamier, like how I'm used to.

But you'll have a LOT of guacamole, with just 1/2 of an avocado!  And food cost wise, its pretty inexpensive....frozen peas are always in my fridge.


Here's one last pic of the guac on my chicken sandwich wrap last night.  It was delicious!

Enjoy!