A twist on traditional guacamole, this dip is filled with fiber-rich black beans and protein-packed Greek yogurt, plus heart-healthy fats from the avocados. Dip a few tortilla chips or fresh veggies into this hearty guac for a delicious and satisfying snack.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium Avocados
- 1 cup Black Beans, cooked
- 1/3 cup plain Greek Yogurt
- juice from 1 Lemon
- 1/2 cup Red Onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Tomato, diced (~ 1 medium)
- 1 Jalapeno, minced
- 2-4 tablespoons fresh Cilantro, minced
Directions
Place the black beans in a small food processor and pulse several times. Add one of the avocados and the lemon juice and pulse until well mixed.
In a small bowl, smash the remaining avocado with a fork. Stir in the greek yogurt. Add the black bean mixture, along with the onion, tomato, jalapeno and cilantro.
Mix well and serve with tortilla chips and/or fresh veggies.
Nutrition Information
Makes: 2 1/4 cups | Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Per serving: Calories: 123; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 39mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 5g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 347mg; Iron: 11%; Vitamin C: 17%
Lindsay is a Registered Dietitian from Columbus, OH that specializes in nutrition communications and works as the Nutrition Communications Coordinator for HealthyAperture.com and TheRecipeRedux.com. Lindsay is also a freelance recipe developer, writer, and the author behind the healthy lifestyle blog, The Lean Green Bean. For more, follow Lindsay on Pinterest and Twitter.
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Original recipe can be found on The Lean Green Bean.
