Mock Guacamole Recipe

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"This tempting mixture is a light alternative to traditional guacamole," assures field editor Diane Molberg of Emerald Park, Saskatchewan. "No one will guess the secret ingredient is peas."

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  • 13 Servings
  • Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/3 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mashed ripe avocado
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Dash hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomato
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • Assorted fresh vegetables or tortilla chips

Directions

  • Place peas and water in a saucepan; cook for about 2 minutes or until heated through. Drain; place peas in a food processor or blender. Add sour cream, avocado, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and hot pepper sauce; cover and process until smooth. Stir in tomato and onion. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with vegetables or tortilla chips. Yield: 1-2/3 cups.

Nutritional Analysis: 2 tablespoons of dip equals 25 calories, trace fat (0 saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 25 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable.

Mock Guacamole published in Taste of Home August/September 1998, p17

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Keep Guacamole Fresh

I like to make guacamole ahead of time for my favorite chicken quesadillas. I’ve found that if the avocado pit is added to the guacamole and the dish is covered, the guacamole retains its pretty, green color. —Pam Ubl, Coon Rapids, Minnesota

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