Clever home cooks and chefs have been hiding vegetables in our favorite foods for years. What was once a way for parents to trick their kids into eating undesirable foods has more recently been adopted by chefs as a way to reimagine classic dishes. But when The New York Times tweeted a guacamole recipe that included green peas as a featured ingredient, Twitter reacted with disgust. Even President Obama registered his disapproval by tweeting

We at the Taco Cleanse believe in experimentation. If smashed peas appeal to your palate, we encourage you to eat them with pride.

See the controversial recipe here: http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015047-green-pea-guacamole