How to Make the Best Healthy Guacamole Recipe
This healthy guacamole recipe allows you to indulge in your favorite snack while sticking to your diet! Mix up a batch in just 5 minutes!
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe avocados smashed (reserve 1 avocado pit)
- 3 cups frozen peas defrosted
- 2 tablespoons minced jalapeño deseeded
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon kosher sal
Instructions
- Scoop the avocado into a medium bowl and smash them with a fork.
- Puree the peas in a food processor until smooth, about 2-4 minutes.
- Add the peas and the remaining ingredients into the avocado bowl. Stir until completely combined.
- Taste for seasoning, add more salt to taste.
- Put the reserved pit in the center of your dip and cover with guacamole to keep it from oxidizing (it really works). Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Homemade guacamole is best served fresh, but you can cover it tightly in a container and store in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Avocados oxidize, causing them to turn brown quickly. To prevent this, you can place the avocado pit in the middle of your bowl and surround it with the guacamole dip. You can also add a little more lemon to help. Another tip is to place plastic wrap tightly up against the dip before covering with a lid in a container. When you take it out of the fridge, if there is a brown film, you can scrape that off to reveal a bright green layer underneath. If the dip is getting dark all the way through, it may be time to throw it away.
If you would like to make your guacamole spicy, leave the seeds in the jalapenos. You could also try another spicy pepper like a serano. If you are making a spicy guacamole, just be sure to warn guests if you are serving at a party or get-together since not everyone can eat spicy foods.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 134cal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 239mg | Sugar: 3g | Fiber: 7g | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg