Recipe: Bean-Guacamole

All the flavours of guacamole with the added protein boost of beans!

• 1 cup cooked white kidney beans, mashed or puréed
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1-2 tbsp water
• 3 large avocados (or 4 small), peeled and pitted
• ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
• ½ a jalapeno pepper, minced (optional)
• ½ cup cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• A splash of vinegar
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the white kidney beans, either purée in a blender or food processor or mash with a fork, to desired texture, adding olive oil and water to desired consistency.

In a bowl, mash the avocados with a fork.

Add in the beans and all other ingredients and stir to combine.

Serve chilled with veggie sticks and/or rice crackers.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Bon appétit!