Avocado and White Bean Dip

I have been trying to branch out from standard store-bought hummus lately.  It gets a bit pricey since we eat so much of it.  But also, I  just wanted to mix it up a little bit and try something different.

When I saw this dip on Pinterest, I just knew it would be a winner!  Not exactly hummus, but more of a hummus guacamole blend.  Quick, easy, kid friendly, versatile, and tastes great.  What more can you ask for?!?

Avocado and White Bean Dip

First things first, I always wash my produce before I cut into it since this can transfer germs from the outside into the fruit or vegetable that you’re cutting!

Slice the avocado length-wise all the way around and twist to open.  Using a large sharp knife, give it a good whack into the pit and twist to remove it (see this youtube tutorial if you’re not familiar with this method of pitting an avocado).

Scoop the avocado flesh out and place it into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the “S” blade.  Squeeze the juice from the lime half into the bowl and add the remaining ingredients.

Place the lid on the food processor and process until smooth.

And in less than 10 minutes, you will have white bean and avocado dip packed with fiber (roughly 10 grams per serving!) and nearly 20 different vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients.  I especially like that you can store this dip in the refrigerator for a few days without it turning brown like traditional guacamole.

You can serve this with a combination of raw veggies and crackers (I prefer gluten-free rice crackers) or other chips (tortilla, pretzel chips, etc) for an appetizer or well-balanced snack.

Avocado and White Bean Dip

Ingredients

1 ripe avocado

1 can of Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed well

1 /2 lime

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)

Directions

Add the flesh of one avocado, the juice of 1/2 of a lime, olive oil, minced garlic, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the “S” blade.  Process until smooth.  Adjust seasonings to your liking (more lime, salt, or cayenne).  Serve with veggies, chips, or crackers.