One Step Bean Guacamole
One Step Bean Guacamole
A chunky stir-together guacamole that stretches one avocado with white kidney beans, salsa and cilantro.
Prep: 10 minutes · Cook: 0 minutes
What Is One Step Bean Guacamole?
A shortcut guacamole that stretches a single avocado with creamy white kidney beans, jarred salsa and fresh cilantro — stirred together in one bowl, no mashing required.
Why Make One Step Bean Guacamole?
- One avocado feeds a crowd
- Beans add protein and creamy bulk
- Truly one step — cube, stir, serve
- Lighter than classic guacamole
- Salsa brings the seasoning with it
Unico Products Used in This Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 avocado (ripe)
- 1 cup white kidney beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 tbsp cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Halve the avocado lengthwise and twist gently to separate from the pit.
- Make lengthwise and crosswise cuts about 1/2-inch apart in the flesh and scoop the cubes into a serving bowl.
- Stir in the kidney beans, salsa and cilantro.
- Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve with baked tortilla chips or as a dip for fajitas.
Cooking Tips
- Use a just-ripe avocado that holds its cubes
- Rinse the beans so the dip stays fresh-tasting
- Score the avocado in the skin and scoop — fastest cubes
- Stir gently to keep it chunky
- Add a squeeze of lime if making ahead
Frequently Asked Questions About One Step Bean Guacamole
-
1. Does it taste like regular guacamole?
Close — chunkier and milder, with beans adding creamy body alongside the avocado.
-
2. Can I use a different bean?
Black beans or chick peas both work; white kidney beans keep the colour classic.
-
3. How do I keep it from browning?
Stir in lime juice and press plastic wrap onto the surface; best eaten the same day.
-
4. What do I serve it with?
Baked tortilla chips, fajitas, or raw vegetables.
-
5. Can I make it spicy?
Use a hot salsa or stir in chopped jalapeño.
Cooking Guides & Tips
- The Base: Beans, Olive Oil and Vegetables The simplest building block of all — beans, olive oil and vegetables — for salads, sides, spreads and light mains.
- Cooking with Beans and Legumes
One Step Bean Guacamole Made Simple
One Step Bean Guacamole stretches one avocado into a party bowl with no real effort. White kidney beans — the kind Unico fans keep shelved — do the stretching.