Green Pea Guacamole Recipe

Name: Green Pea Guacamole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound fresh sweet peas, shucked (about 1/2 to 2/3 cup peas); 2 small jalapenos; 2 tablespoons packed cilantro leaves, chopped, more for garnish; 3/4 teaspoon salt, more as needed; 3 small ripe avocados, mashed; 2 scallions whites only, sliced as thin as possible (about 1/4 cup); Zest of 1 Lime; Juice of 1 lime, more as needed; 1 tablespoon toasted sunflower seeds; Flaky sea salt, for serving; Tortilla chips, for serving; Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 pound fresh sweet peas, shucked (about 1/2 to 2/3 cup peas)
2 small jalapenos
2 tablespoons packed cilantro leaves, chopped, more for garnish
3/4 teaspoon salt, more as needed
3 small ripe avocados, mashed
2 scallions whites only, sliced as thin as possible (about 1/4 cup)
Zest of 1 Lime
Juice of 1 lime, more as needed
1 tablespoon toasted sunflower seeds
Flaky sea salt, for serving
Tortilla chips, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

1
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl with water and ice. Plunge peas into the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 1 minute. Drain peas and immediately transfer to the ice bath. Drain.
2
Heat broiler to high and broil one of the jalapenos on a heatproof pan. Cook, turning occasionally, until jalapeno is completely charred. Transfer to a small bowl, cover tightly in plastic wrap and let sit for 15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, use a towel to wipe off the charred skin. Halve, seed and devein the roasted jalapeno. Then halve, seed, and mince the remaining raw jalapeno.
3
In a blender or the bowl of a food processor, puree peas (reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish) with roasted jalapeno, minced raw jalapeno, cilantro and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Process until almost smooth but still a little chunky.
4
In a medium bowl, combine mashed avocado, scallions, lime zest, lime juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pea puree. Adjust salt and lime juice as needed and garnish with fresh peas, sunflower seeds and flaky sea salt. Serve with tortilla chips and lime wedges.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound fresh sweet peas, shucked (about 1/2 to 2/3 cup peas), 2 small jalapenos, 2 tablespoons packed cilantro leaves, chopped, more for garnish, 3/4 teaspoon salt, more as needed, and more.

Yes, Green Pea Guacamole falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Green Pea Guacamole

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