Healthy Black Bean Guacamole | Vegetarian Recipes (2024)

March 18, 2014 by Lindsay 44 Comments

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

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:

{Refreshed} Black Bean Guacamole

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★★★★★5 from 1 review

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

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

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

Pretty simple, friends!

Enjoy!
–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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Comments

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
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- Lindsay says
  March 21, 2014 at 10:30 AM
  lol beans will never replace 🙂
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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!
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- Lindsay says
  March 21, 2014 at 10:29 AM
  haha i’ve getting better but it’s still a challenge!
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jill conyers says
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March 18, 2014 at 6:21 AM
Black beans and avocado. 2 of my favorite ingredients! Yum!
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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!
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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. 🙂
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- Lindsay says
  March 21, 2014 at 10:29 AM
  yay! hope the kiddo loves it 🙂
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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!
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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.
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Krista @ Tiny n Fit says
March 18, 2014 at 7:17 AM
Guac me! Love all kinds of guac- this looks awesome!
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Jennifer F says
March 18, 2014 at 7:49 AM
I’d dip a chip in this! Two of my favs!
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Jojo @ RunFastEatLots says
March 18, 2014 at 7:56 AM
Guac is the best! This looks so good 😀
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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 🙂
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- Lindsay says
  March 21, 2014 at 10:25 AM
  exactly 🙂 dig in! or… dip in!! lol
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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!
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- Lindsay says
  March 21, 2014 at 10:25 AM
  thanks for pinning!!
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Jackie says
March 18, 2014 at 8:53 AM
Yum yum yum. This is just perfect!
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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!
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- Lindsay says
  March 21, 2014 at 10:25 AM
  yes! great idea!
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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?!
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- Lindsay says
  March 21, 2014 at 10:25 AM
  gasp! not a guac fan!! 😉 maybe this will convert you!
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Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says
March 18, 2014 at 9:34 AM
looks amazing!
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Jody - Fit at 56 says
March 18, 2014 at 9:36 AM
Simple + delish equals a good ting! 🙂
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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! 🙂
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- Lindsay says
  March 21, 2014 at 10:24 AM
  yay!!! enjoy!
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Katie says
March 18, 2014 at 11:12 AM
Who doesn’t love a good guac?! 🙂 I always love your recipes.
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- Lindsay says
  March 21, 2014 at 10:24 AM
  thanks katie!
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allie@sweetpotatobites says
March 18, 2014 at 11:21 AM
I’ve never thought to put black beans in guacamole before but I like it!
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- Lindsay says
  March 21, 2014 at 10:24 AM
  i like it too 🙂 let me know if you try it!
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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.
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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!
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- Lindsay says
  March 21, 2014 at 10:23 AM
  let me know what you think!
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Helen says
March 18, 2014 at 3:02 PM
This looks delicious! Guacamole is my favorite! =)
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Kim says
March 18, 2014 at 3:30 PM
What a fun way to make guacamole with more sustenance!!!
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Kierston says
March 18, 2014 at 4:46 PM
It sounds and looks so good!
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Matt @ Runner Savvy says
March 18, 2014 at 7:53 PM
Looks good!
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Lisa Basset says
March 21, 2014 at 2:36 PM
It sounds and looks so good!
thank for share
★★★★★
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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!
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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!
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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!
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- Lindsay says
  December 21, 2014 at 2:55 PM
  i would double or triple!
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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
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- 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!
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