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Black Bean Guacamole

July 10, 2012 by Lindsay 47 Comments

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Hi Friends!

If you follow me on Instagram (theleangreenbean), Twitter or Facebook then you may already know what’s coming today! Another dip recipe. Last night my hubby officially declared me the “dip expert”. He says between this dip and the Spicy Feta Dip I made last month,  I have mastered the dip.
So I’ve got that going for me.

Today’s dip is guacamole. But not just any guacamole. This is PUMPED UP GUAC!! It has black beans, greek yogurt and all sorts of other fun mix-ins! It’s packed with fiber, protein and healthy fats. Doesn’t get any better than that my friends!

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I made this recipe last summer (almost exactly a year ago, in fact) and haven’t made it since. Last weekend, I realized I had several ripe avocados and I decided to whip up another batch!

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I’ve updated the recipe a bit so it’s reposted below:

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Black Bean Guacamole

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This isn’t your mother’s guacamole recipe. With a ton of fun mix-ins, this guac is packed with flavor and nutrition.

  • Author: Lindsay
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium avocados
  • 1 c black beans, cooked
  • 1/3 c plain Greek yogurt
  • juice from one lemon
  • 1/2 c red onion, diced
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, minced

Instructions

  1. Place the black beans in a small food processor and pulse several times.
  2. Add one of the avocados and the lemon juice and pulse until well mixed.
  3. In a small bowl, smash the remaining avocado with a fork.
  4. Stir in the greek yogurt.
  5. Add the black bean mixture, along with the onion, tomato, jalapeno and cilantro.
  6. Mix well and serve with tortilla chips.

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So there you have it! It gets even better if you let it sit in the fridge for a couple hours before serving.

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I was trying to get some nice photographs for you guys but Tucker had other plans:

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What’s your favorite summer dip?
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Charissa says

    July 10, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    Mmmm, yum city!

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  2. Charlotte says

    July 10, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    Oh yummm-o! Pinning to my recipes 😉

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  3. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    July 10, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    Yum! I never thought guacamole could get any better but I think you just did it!

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  4. Kierston says

    July 10, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Amazing! Pinned and Tweeted! I love me some GUAC!

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  5. Katie @wishandwhimsy says

    July 10, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    This sounds like a perfect Summer dip. Love guacamole!

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  6. Molly @ A Fresh Start For Molly says

    July 10, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Love the extra kick of protein! I have a ripe avocado at home just waiting to be guacamol-ied.

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  7. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    July 10, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    I love anything and everything with avocado so this is def a winner for me!!

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  8. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    July 10, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    I was excited for this one! Love the idea of using Greek yogurt to lighten up dips. This would be sooo good on the homemeade ancho bean burger I have for lunch. Do you deliver? 😉

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  9. Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says

    July 10, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    This sounds perfect – no more debating over making black bean dip or guac! 🙂

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  10. Stacie @ Snaps and Bits says

    July 10, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    I love anything with avocado in it, ANYTHING! This looks awesome!

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  11. Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile says

    July 10, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Omg yum!!! I am obsessed with avocados recently.

    Reply
  12. Rana says

    July 10, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    this looks so yummy!!

    Check out the Tropical Green Smoothie I posted yesterday – I think you would like it!!

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  13. jobo says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    that looks SO GOOD!! WANT!!

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  14. sarah @ sarah learns says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    woop! thank goodness i just bought a bag of 6 avocados at costco! 🙂 making this TONIGHT!

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  15. Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    This looks fantastic! I’ve been totally craving some good guac and in my opinion, black beans just make everything better 🙂

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  16. Jessica, the_toned_teach says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    This is such a great idea! I can’t wait to make a big batch, portion it out into tupperwears, and bring it to school with me. It is so simple & portable.

    Thanks for the great recipe!

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  17. Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Yum! I love the added black beans for some protein. A+ dip!!

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  18. Jess says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Chobani mixed in? GENIUS!! (I think I say this about ALL of your recipes!! haha)

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  19. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    YUM! i love guac! i can never seem to pull myself away from the guacamole bowl and chips…

    Reply
  20. Becky@MunchingVeggies says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Nummers! Avocado AND cho? Oh the creamy goodness. Can’t believe it has black beans and is still so GREEN!

    Reply
  21. Jaren @ Kiwi Fit Blog says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    I am going to the store and buying avocados and making this asap! 🙂 For real.

    Reply
  22. Kristen @ notsodomesticated says

    July 10, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Love love love guacamole! And salsa! I just made both this weekend, in an attempt to recreate Chipotle at home (and hopefully save us a little money! 😉 )!

    Reply
  23. Aparna B. says

    July 10, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    I love variations of salsa! Black bean, roasted corn, fresh cilantro. Yum! All about eating fresh things in summer.

    Reply
  24. Molly Ritterbeck says

    July 10, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    I love guac – so this will be a neat way to change it up!

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  25. Tina @ Best Body Fitness says

    July 10, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    That looks like perfection. I don’t think anything goes better together than black beans and guac. I actually just had a wrap with both for lunch. That in dip form can’t go wrong.

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  26. Debbie @ Live from La Quinta says

    July 10, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    That looks delicious! It’s more than a dip, it’s a complete meal! I’d have been afraid that the black beans would make it look not so pretty :-), but it doesn’t. That

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  27. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says

    July 10, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Wow, this looks so good!

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  28. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    July 10, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    YUM! I LOVE guac!! I can never get enough!!

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  29. Alysia @ Slim Sanity says

    July 10, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    love the black beans addition!

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  30. Talia @ Bite Size Wellness says

    July 10, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    I love simple ADD INS!!!

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  31. Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life says

    July 10, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    Black beans and guac are two of my favorite things in life so I bet I’d looove this! Pinned it! 🙂

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  32. Ali says

    July 10, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    This looks great! I love guacamole and adding black beans sounds even better!

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  33. Pavement Runner says

    July 10, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Thanks for the excellent share. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Guacamole, especially in the summer and especially with a cold beer.

    Reply
  34. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says

    July 10, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Yes yes yes. Totally making a batch this weekend!

    Reply
  35. Lisa says

    July 11, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    Lovely recipe! I have eaten about 4 avocados in a week. Oopsy. I can’t stop eating them they are too dang delicious.

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  36. Heather @ What Does She Do All Day? says

    July 11, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Am I the only person that doesn’t like black beans? I LOVE guac, though. Can you taste the beans in this?

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    • Lindsay says

      July 11, 2012 at 8:21 AM

      Not in my opinion. I feel like the jalapeño and cilantro are what you taste most!

      Reply
      • Heather @ What Does She Do All Day? says

        July 11, 2012 at 8:30 AM

        Awesome! I’ll have to try it then! I could always use a little more protein and fiber in my life!

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        • Lindsay says

          July 16, 2012 at 10:17 AM

          me too! this is the perfect solution!

          Reply
  37. hailey says

    July 12, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    I’ve never thought of ‘mixing up’ my guac, but now that I have seen this I have to give it a try! This looks so delicious (and healthy), perfect for snacking on the deck this summer!
    thanks 🙂

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    • Lindsay says

      July 16, 2012 at 9:52 AM

      exactly!!! pack all that nutrition in, but still enjoy it!

      Reply
  38. Jillian {Her Split Ends} says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    Ummm…you just became my new best friend…this is literally a bowl of pretty much my favorite things…

    Cheers
    ~ jillian
    http://www.hersplitends.com

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    • Lindsay says

      July 17, 2012 at 11:32 AM

      haha awesome!! enjoy!

      Reply
  39. Liz @ Southern Charm says

    July 19, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Umm … I think I could eat this by the handful! Haha. Love the fresh ingredients. Yum! Looks and sounds amazing!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 19, 2012 at 9:58 PM

      haha i tried to restrain myself and at least use chips 🙂

      Reply
  40. Aggie says

    August 14, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Next time I make guacamole I’m adding black beans to it!! Guac is my favorite! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 14, 2013 at 11:16 AM

      yes!!! do it 🙂 you can’t even tell they’re in there!

      Reply

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