April 28, 2014
Aztec Guacamole
This Baja health resort uses green vegetables to boost nutritional benefits and reduce fat content. Plus you can substitute a few different types of "greens" in place of avocado.
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup frozen peas **
- 1 medium avocado
- 2 Pounds lemon juice
- 1 medium tomato
- 1/2 diced red onion
- 1 jalapeño
- 3 Pounds chopped cilantro
- 1 Teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 Teaspoon black pepper
Directions
In blender, process peas until smooth. Pit and mash avocado in a bowl. Add peas and all other ingredients to the avocado.
** Instead of peas, you can also use 1 cup of well cooked broccoli, edamame or cooked asparagus.
Nutritional Facts
Servings5
Calories Per Serving199
Total Fat8g12%
Sugar10gN/A
Saturated1g5%
Protein9g18%
Carbs32g11%
Vitamin A959µg100%
Vitamin B60.7mg33.4%
Vitamin C160mg100%
Vitamin E8mg41%
Vitamin K862µg100%
Calcium211mg21%
Fiber13g51%
Folate (food)259µgN/A
Folate equivalent (total)259µg65%
Iron6mg32%
Magnesium105mg26%
Monounsaturated5gN/A
Niacin (B3)5mg23%
Phosphorus199mg28%
Polyunsaturated1gN/A
Potassium1928mg55%
Riboflavin (B2)0.6mg32.8%
Sodium161mg7%
Thiamin (B1)0.3mg22.6%
Zinc2mg13%