[NEW] Garlic-lime Black Bean & Avocado Spread

Enjoy this spread as a dip with veggie strips and baked chips. Stir in extra veggies to make it a more robust meal: good candidates include jalapenos, corn, and black beans. Layer it in a wrap with grilled chicken, lettuce, and tomatoes for an easy lunch. If you like a little heat, serve it with a splash of hot sauce.
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Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 40 min.
Total Time: 50 mins
12 Servings
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[NEW] Garlic-lime Black Bean & Avocado Spread

Ingredients

  • 1 (
  • 9 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 small carrot, diced 1 avocado, peeled and diced
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped â…“ cup lime juice
  • 1 cup tomatoes, seeded and diced ½ cup bell pepper, diced ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp. honey ¼ tsp. sea salt Pepper to taste

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Instructions

  1. Place beans, carrots, avocado, garlic, and lime juice in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
  2. Combine the pureed mixture and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl stirring until well blended. Let sit for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts

12 servings per container
Serving size 79 g
Amount per serving
Calories 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.7g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 118.4mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 10.5g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3.99g 14%
Total Sugars 1.6g
Includes 0.5g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 3.1g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 6%
Potassium 253.7mg 6%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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