Ingredients

  • 19 ounces white kidney beans drained and, cannellini rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 chile jalapeno
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro loosely packed
  • 1/4 cup sweet onion coarsely chopped
  • salt
  • 1 avocado ripe, halved and pitted
  • 2 plum tomatoes
  • baked tortilla chips
  • vegetables
  • chips and dip
  • guacamole
  • guacamole

Method

  • In food processor or blender, puree beans and 1 tablespoon of the lime juice until you reach a smooth consistency. Transfer the beans to medium bowl.
  • In same processor, place the jalapeno, cilantro, onion, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt; pulse until juicy and nice and thick.
  • Scoop out the avocado from its peel into the bowl with the bean mixture; mash with a fork until the mixture is blended and still somewhat chunky.
  • Cut each tomato crosswise in half and squeeze the halves to remove seeds and juice.
  • Coarsely chop up the tomatoes and add the onions. Stir the tomato-and-onion mixture into avocado/bean mixture until blended.
  • If you like a little more zip to your guacamole, stir in additional lime juice to taste and/or add a drop of hot pepper sauce.