SWEET PEA AND ASPARAGUS GUACAMOLE

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I decided it was time to switch up guacamole, so I got creative for this recipe. My local farmers market had beautiful snow peas and asparagus that I incorporated. When squash blossoms are in season, I like to add those, too. -Amie Valpone, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup vegetable broth
2 cups fresh snow peas
1-1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
Dash saffron threads or 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
Tortilla chips or pita wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook onion and garlic in broth over medium-high heat until tender. Add snow peas, asparagus, sunflower kernels and saffron; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender., Transfer to a food processor. Add avocados, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, white pepper and chili powder; process until blended. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, serve with tortilla chips.

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