Ranch Guacamole

Name: Ranch Guacamole
Ingredients: 1 cup frozen peas; 1 ripe peeled avocado, seeded; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 chopped, seeded, tomato; 1/2 cup finely chopped red or sweet onion; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 to 3 minced garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup frozen peas
1 ripe peeled avocado, seeded
1 lemon, juiced
1 chopped, seeded, tomato
1/2 cup finely chopped red or sweet onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 to 3 minced garlic cloves
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Slightly thaw frozen peas at room temperature.
2

Place peas in a blender or food processor; process until smooth. Set aside.
3

Mash avocado with a fork or potato masher in a medium bowl. Add in the lemon juice, tomato, onion, jalapeno, garlic, and cilantro. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Add prepared peas and mix well.
4

Cover tightly and refrigerate for several hours. Serve with an array of fresh vegetables such as bell pepper strips, jicama, summer squash, and cherry tomatoes.
5

Variation: You can also use steamed broccoli florets, asparagus tips, or edamame in place of the peas.