Low-Fat Guacamole

Dear Ms. Purdy, The peas in this guacamole help to lower the fat content, and they also add cancer-fighting fiber.

Directions Makes 2 1/2 cups (10 1/4-cup servings) 1 cup drained and rinsed canned green peas, or 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas 1 ripe avocado, peeled 1/2 cup mild salsa 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 green onion, chopped (optional) juice of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional) salt, to taste black pepper, to taste If using fresh or frozen peas, blanch peas in boiling water for 2 minutes, then cool with cold water and drain. Cut avocado into large chunks. Mash avocado and peas together using a potato masher or fork, or, for a creamier texture, in a food processor. Mix in salsa, garlic, green onion (if using), lemon juice, cumin, and cilantro (if using). Add salt and black pepper to taste. Nutrition Information Per 1/4-cup serving: 45 calories 2.7 g fat 0.4 g saturated fat 53.5% calories from fat 0 mg cholesterol 1.3 g protein 4.9 g carbohydrate 1.3 g sugar 2.1 g fiber 227 mg sodium 12 mg calcium 0.5 mg iron 6.1 mg vitamin C 118 mcg beta-carotene 0.5 mg vitamin E