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{Refreshed} Black Bean Guacamole

March 18, 2014 by Lindsay 51 Comments

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This Black Bean Guacamole is a twist on traditional guacamole. With added black beans and Greek yogurt, you get a full dose of healthy fats, fiber and protein…all in one great dip!

Hi Friends!

Just popping in a with a quick recipe to share with you guys. Yes, I realize it’s green and the appropriate day to post a green recipe would have been yesterday, or even last week before St. Patrick’s Day….but you guys know me- always behind!

So, recently I spent some time going back through all my posts from my first year of blogging. Considering I’ve been doing this for almost 4 years…it’s safe to say there are some recipe buried in the archives that many of you have never seen. I picked out some of my favorites and over the next few months, I’ve tasked myself with remaking them, taking better pictures and highlighting them for you guys!

This is the first one- you can see the original post here!

Black Bean Guacamole

Add some extra protein and fiber to your guacamole thanks to the addition of Greek yogurt and black beans! Serve it as an appetizer and your guests won't know the difference!

This is basically your average guacamole, just taken to a new level. I added black beans (which you can’t even taste) for protein and fiber and also mixed in some Greek yogurt for a protein boost!

Here’s how you make it:

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{Refreshed} Black Bean Guacamole

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★★★★★

5 from 1 reviews

A twist on traditional guacamole. With added black beans and Greek yogurt, you get a full dose of healthy fats, fiber and protein…all in one great dip!

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

  • 2 medium avocados
  • 1 c black beans, cooked
  • ⅓ c plain Greek yogurt
  • juice from one lemon
  • ½ c red onion, diced
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • 2–4 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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Pretty simple, friends!

Add some extra protein and fiber to your guacamole thanks to the addition of Greek yogurt and black beans! Serve it as an appetizer and your guests won't know the difference!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Snack Tagged With: Avocado, Black Bean, Tomato, Yogurt

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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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Comments

  1. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    March 18, 2014 at 4:11 AM

    Almost shedding proud tears of joy knowing you’ve been an avocado fan for such a long time. Staying true to you.

    Although…I’ve been seeing quite abit of black bean-ing happening recently. Let’s not get greedy here :p

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 21, 2014 at 10:30 AM

      lol beans will never replace 🙂

      Reply
  2. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    March 18, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    yum! you’re the best at making dips look pretty in pictures – i just haven’t figured out that touch yet! i love adding beans for protein and fiber – and you’re so right, you can’t even taste them!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 21, 2014 at 10:29 AM

      haha i’ve getting better but it’s still a challenge!

      Reply
  3. jill conyers says

    March 18, 2014 at 6:21 AM

    Black beans and avocado. 2 of my favorite ingredients! Yum!

    Reply
  4. Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says

    March 18, 2014 at 6:44 AM

    Yum black beans and avocado! You can’t go wrong with that combination in my mind. Look forward to trying this!

    Reply
  5. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

    March 18, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    Oooh I need to try this! My 2 year old loves guac and it’d be great to add some black beans for the extra protein punch. Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 21, 2014 at 10:29 AM

      yay! hope the kiddo loves it 🙂

      Reply
  6. Tina Muir says

    March 18, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    Oh thats so cool! Looks, and sounds great….and so much nutrition too! I am going to really focus on my nutrition after my next race. During this time, I like to try lots of new healthy recipes to keep my enthusiasm up, as otherwise I miss a lot of the junky stuff! This will be perfect! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  7. Carla says

    March 18, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    LOVE you refreshed this as I had missed it the first time.
    as, I bet, many of us had.
    great idea.

    Reply
  8. Krista @ Tiny n Fit says

    March 18, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    Guac me! Love all kinds of guac- this looks awesome!

    Reply
  9. Jennifer F says

    March 18, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    I’d dip a chip in this! Two of my favs!

    Reply
  10. Jojo @ RunFastEatLots says

    March 18, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    Guac is the best! This looks so good 😀

    Reply
  11. Morganne @ Nut Butter Runner says

    March 18, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    This looks fantastic Lindsay! Thanks so much for sharing! I will definitely be giving this a try – perfect for those “March Madness” games 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 21, 2014 at 10:25 AM

      exactly 🙂 dig in! or… dip in!! lol

      Reply
  12. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    March 18, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    Just pinned. I actually don’t like quac b/c I am not a fan of avocados, but this is something that I might be able to do!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 21, 2014 at 10:25 AM

      thanks for pinning!!

      Reply
  13. Jackie says

    March 18, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    Yum yum yum. This is just perfect!

    Reply
  14. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    March 18, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    YUM!! I love the idea to add black beans to guac! I am thinking this would taste quite fantastic with vegan yogurt or vegan sour cream too!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 21, 2014 at 10:25 AM

      yes! great idea!

      Reply
  15. Kim @ FITsique says

    March 18, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    This looks delicious! I usually am not a gaucamole fan even though I love avocados! Weird I know, but yours looks a lot more my style. I think its the lime that I don’t like about normal gauc?!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 21, 2014 at 10:25 AM

      gasp! not a guac fan!! 😉 maybe this will convert you!

      Reply
  16. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    March 18, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    looks amazing!

    Reply
  17. Jody - Fit at 56 says

    March 18, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    Simple + delish equals a good ting! 🙂

    Reply
  18. Elizabeth {Positively Healthy} says

    March 18, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    Your dip looks fantastic! I can’t wait to try it out and I am so glad that you going back through and finding these recipes! I can’t wait to try them out! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 21, 2014 at 10:24 AM

      yay!!! enjoy!

      Reply
  19. Katie says

    March 18, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    Who doesn’t love a good guac?! 🙂 I always love your recipes.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 21, 2014 at 10:24 AM

      thanks katie!

      Reply
  20. [email protected] says

    March 18, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    I’ve never thought to put black beans in guacamole before but I like it!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 21, 2014 at 10:24 AM

      i like it too 🙂 let me know if you try it!

      Reply
  21. Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says

    March 18, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    Black beans and avocado are such a winning combination – I’m sure this guac is delicious! Thanks for sharing again.

    Reply
  22. jobo says

    March 18, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    YUM! I love your riff on favorites! this looks delish and I most certainly will be trying it!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 21, 2014 at 10:23 AM

      let me know what you think!

      Reply
  23. Helen says

    March 18, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    This looks delicious! Guacamole is my favorite! =)

    Reply
  24. Kim says

    March 18, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    What a fun way to make guacamole with more sustenance!!!

    Reply
  25. Kierston says

    March 18, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    It sounds and looks so good!

    Reply
  26. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

    March 18, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    Looks good!

    Reply
  27. Lisa Basset says

    March 21, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    It sounds and looks so good!

    thank for share

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  28. Tabitha says

    March 22, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    Oh my goodness! I cannot wait to make this! We love guacamole just as it is but I’d love to spruce it up by adding black beans!

    Happy Sharefest!

    Reply
  29. Kristin says

    March 22, 2014 at 9:35 PM

    Sounds delicious! I’m kind of loving black beans lately, and avocados are always the best! Great recipe!

    Reply
  30. Christine says

    December 19, 2014 at 10:50 PM

    How many servings does this recipe make? I need to make a substantial amount as an appetizer for 20 cheerleaders. They’re going to go crazy… Lookin forward to it!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 21, 2014 at 2:55 PM

      i would double or triple!

      Reply
  31. Pam says

    January 31, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    Hi Lindsay,

    Love guacamole! I noticed you sometimes make it as part of your Sunday prep. Just wondering how you keep it fresh? How long will it last in the fridge. My needs to be ate immediately or the texture seems weird or it gets all brown. Would love your tips!
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 1, 2015 at 6:41 PM

      Put it in a container where there’s not a lot of extra space at the top for air, cover with a layer of plastic wrap in the container and press that down so it’s touching the guac and then put the lid on an airtight container. That should help!

      Reply

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