Stuff in Guacamole: Where Do You Stand?

Peas in guacamole? No. But is bacon, mango or wasabi okay in guac?

By: Michelle Buffardi

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The New York Times tweeted yesterday, "Add green peas to your guacamole. Trust us." And everyone went berserk. Feelings ranged from rage and confusion to steadfast defense of the Times' suggestion. President Obama didn't buy it. Jeb Bush wouldn't add peas to his guac either. Deb Perelman, Dan Pashman, Sam Sifton, Jean-Georges and Alex Stupak weighed in on the debate, mostly in support of the controversial guacamole mix-in. Where do you stand? Is it OK to put peas in guacamole? If not peas, what is OK to add to guac?

bacon guacamole

Spicy Bacon Guacamole

Food Network Kitchens Spicy Bacon Guacamole

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Matt Armendariz, 2012, Television Food Network, GP. All Rights Reserved

Bacon (and jarred pickled jalapenos!) in guacamole: definitely not traditional, definitely delicious.

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Matt Armendariz, 2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

Is it OK to put corn in guacamole?

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Food Stylist: Vivian Lui

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Charles Masters, 2009

Do papayas have a place in guacamole?

mango guacamole

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Con Poulos

What about mangos?

ranch guacamole

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Christopher Testani

Is ranch guacamole so wrong?

wasabi-ginger guacamole

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Photo by: Charles Masters

Charles Masters

Wasabi and pickled ginger in guacamole — would you?

pear and pistachio guacamole

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Matt Armendariz, 2013, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

Pears and pistachios in guacamole -- is that going too far? What would POTUS think?

What's the craziest thing you've put in guacamole? Tell us in the comments below.

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