| Sweet Pea Guacamole | |
| For all of the ingredients, please use only those that are organic or pesticide free. | |
| Adapted from Secret Ingredients: The Magical Process of Combining Flavors (Bantam Books; 1988) by Michael Roberts | |
| 1 pound bag | frozen peas, defrosted |
| 2 tablespoons | olive oil |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh lemon or lime juice |
| 1/4 bunch | fresh cilantro |
| 1 | jalepeno pepper, seeded |
| 1/4 teaspoon | ground cumin |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1/4 | red onion, finely chopped (optional) |
| Combine the peas, olive oil, juice, cilantro, jalepeno, cumin and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade or a blender. Process until the ingredients are smooth. Taste for balance of flavors. Add salt, acid, or oil as needed. If using, stir in the onion. Refrigerate until ready to use. | |
| Best if prepared within a few hours of serving. | |