Light Guacamole with Peas
Creamy guacamole lightened with green peas to cut calories and boost fiber. Only 80 calories per serving with all the avocado flavor.
Light Guacamole with Peas has 80 calories per serving, with 3g protein, 8g carbs, 5g fat, and 4g fiber. Prep 15 min, cook 0 min.
Nutrition per serving
6 serving(s)
80
Calories
3g
Protein
6% DV
8g
Carbs
3% DV
5g
Fat
6% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 80 calories per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
0 min
Servings
6
Est. Cost
$5.00
Light Guacamole with Peas
Guacamole is a party essential, but a single cup of the classic version runs over 350 calories because it’s nearly all avocado. This trick - blending in sweet green peas - keeps the creamy texture and bright green color while cutting calories by more than half and adding extra fiber and protein. Guests never taste the difference, and you get a dip you can pile onto your plate at any fiesta or taco night.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup green peas (thawed if frozen)
- 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
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Mash the avocado in a medium bowl with the lime juice and a pinch of salt until mostly smooth with a few chunks.
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Smash half of the green peas lightly with a fork, leaving the other half whole for texture.
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Fold all the peas, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic into the avocado. Stir gently to combine.
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Season with salt to taste and adjust lime juice if needed.
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Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and chill 15-30 minutes before serving so flavors meld.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount (per serving) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 3g |
| Carbs | 8g |
| Fat | 5g |
| Fiber | 4g |
Tips
- Pressing plastic wrap directly on the surface prevents browning - the lime juice helps too.
- The peas make this dip more stable than all-avocado guacamole, so it holds up beautifully on a buffet.
- Serve with jicama sticks, cucumber spears, or baked tortilla chips to keep calories low.
- Make it ahead up to 6 hours; stir before serving.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Equipment
No heat required
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