Place a steamer basket in a medium saucepan. Add enough water so water is just below basket. Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Place frozen peas in the basket; reduce heat to medium. Cover saucepan and steam for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Transfer peas to a bowl to cool.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
Swap out an avocado for petite peas to get this low-cal and delicious way to add a twist to traditional guacamole.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 10
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 c. Hy-Vee Select frozen petite green peas | ||
| 1 avocado, seeded, peeled and quartered | ||
| ¼ c. fresh pico de gallo, drained; plus additional for garnish | ||
| Coarsely ground Hy‑Vee sea salt, for garnish | ||
| Coarsely ground Hy‑Vee black pepper, for garnish | ||
| Cilantro, for garnish | ||
| Gluten-free corn tortilla chips, for serving |
Things To Grab
- Steamer basket
- Medium saucepan
- Food processor
- 2 bowls
Directions
Place peas and avocado in a food processor. Cover and process on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until desired consistency. Transfer to a bowl; stir in ¼ cup pico de gallo. If desired, cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.
To serve, garnish with additional pico de gallo, salt, pepper and cilantro, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition facts
Servings
35 Calories per serving
2 Tbsp. each
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 30mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 3g
- Protein: 0g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 0%
0%
Calcium 0%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 2%