Irish Mexicans Green Pea Guacamole

Ok, so I don't like green beer. Cabbage I can do. Corned beef?? Sure...as long as its safely tucked away in a Reuben sandwich. I'm kind of Irish....like that 4% that everyone in America seems to be and the part that counts on St. Patrick's Day. I added this recipe because its green. That my friends, is just about the only Irish contribution I can make.

This comes from Whole Foods. Its a take on Guacamole, which I LOVE. I should preface this by saying that I could eat avocados for breakfast lunch and dinner. On chips, fajitas, in sandwiches, on veggies, or crackers.....Ive even used this particular recipe on top of poached salmon....Divine.

I also, in that breath, am aware of the fat content in avocado. Ok ok ok...they say its good fat but seriously?? When was the last time ANYONE ate the recommended serving of anything? I am an absolute advocate of being full, satisfied, and making food choices that will enable me to gorge myself without that guilty sinking feeling.....So please, try this. At 60 calories per 1/4 cup....and 2.5 g of fat, you can prob get away with the chips. As long as they are organic...and fat free....DUH...

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2874

A few notes about preparation. I found this to be very grassy in flavor. Not grassy like fresh cut grass but grassy like I dropped my Easter Bunny grass in the blender by mistake and made guacamole. That will go away after the first day but really, I recommend adding lemon juice to offset. I used a Meyer lemon but any lemon will do. Like 2 tbsp. Again, its not real. Its made from peas. But on a burrito or sandwich its fantastic.

I made sandwiched last week that consisted of this, an heirloom tomato, whole foods fire roasted tomatoes (omg soooo yum), fresh spinach, and sprouted tortillas. I must say.....far better than mayo. Keeps for about a week.

Id also like to take this time to glorify a favorite salsa of mine...No.  you dont have to make it...just unscrew the lid....

Trader Joes Tomato-Less Corn and Chili Salsa.  This is more than I like to spend on salsa...between 3 and 4 dollars in Michigan....but its worth it.  You get almost 14oz worth while most commercial salsas will give you 8-10oz.

The flavor is sweet with a hint of spicy.  Its not mild by any means but its that subtle sweet smoky hot flavor that makes this fantastic.

 Please make breakfast burittos with this.  Trader Joes has corn tortillas (the small ones) for a dollar.  Just add scrambled eggs with a bit of cheese (Smoked Gouda from TJoes is wonderful) and the salsa. in the frying pan.  Wrap in a warm tortilla and whoa.....you have aprox 12 breakfast sandwiches for around 12 bucks......and organic eggs to boot.....

Enjoy and Happy Saint Patty's Week!!