Avocados and beans go together, right? I mean, I don’t know about you but a lot of restaurants with guacamole on the menu tend to serve up bean entrees. Surely I’m not the only one who’s noticed. So all I’m saying is, although this may seem like a very odd couple pairing, really makes a lot of sense. It’s like those friends you have who have always known each other but were just friends for, like, ever and then they ended up falling in love and even though no one really saw that coming it still made sense once it happened.
Huh? You don’t have any couple friends like that?
Yeah. Me neither, I guess. Maybe I saw it in a movie. It sounds totally cute though, huh? And pretty plausible.
This dip is like that. Meant to be, even though you didn’t see it coming.
It’s almost like an avocado humus… sort of. This is probably my new favorite way to eat avocados, and that’s saying something because I am a HUGE guacamole fan.
Huge. Did you see those capital letters. Emphasis.
You should try this dip out, feed it to your friends to. See what ya’ll think.
Avocado and White Bean Dip, makes 4-5 cups. Recipe loosely adapted from Everyday Food.
Needed: 2 cans cannellini beans, 4 avocados, 3 tablespoons minced garlic, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup cilantro leaves (plus more for garnishing purposes) and 1 lime.
Drain and rinse the beans. In a food processor combine: beans, avocados (this is probably obvious but, leave out the skins and seed), garlic, oil, 1/4 cup cilantro leaves and juice from 1/2 lime. Puree until smooth and dip-like. Garnish with a few more cilantro leaves and squeeze on the rest of the lime juice. If you find it’s too dry add a little more olive oil.
xo. Emma
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oh my lord that looks and sounds incredible. i’m a huge white bean fan. i’m making this tomorrow!
oh god. that looks amazing. i love avocado ANYTHING.
also, i just wanted you to know that we’ve recently begun the transition into eating more vegetarian meals at my house & we’re going through your recipes like crazy. we made your vegetarian pot stickers & i took leftovers into work where i managed to eat maybe three before everyone wanted to try one.
huge hit.
This is definately something I will love! I’ll probably skip the cilantro since it’s expensive this time of year but it does make your photos look lovely.
I absolutely love anything avocado so I’m sure this will be super tasty! I can’t wait to try it. Have a great week! xo, rv
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I can’t wait to try this! It looks and sounds so yummy:) I love avocados!
I love them together, they make a beautiful couple.
I am SO trying this!
grace
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that looks so good! we love avocados in our house – but usually have them with lime, vegan mayo, sweet chilli, and olive oil….am defo going to try this.
This is great and looks yummhealty! Love your veggie recipes.
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Oh sweet god, it’s looks so tasty! Stupid exam period it’s your fault i have no quality time to spent in my kitchen!
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This might turn into my favorite dinner!!! Love avocado and love beans
Seems perfect to me!!!
My goodness, that sounds delish. Unusual pairing, agreed- but seems like a match made in heaven. Giving it a try tonight!
I am a super guacamole fan too. It is nice this combo with white beans instead of black.
The Life After
Uh…yum? I’m always looking for new ways to use avocados
xo Jac
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What a great idea! And so healthy. Looking forward to trying this!
This looks terribly yummy! I need to make so many things off your blog! Maybe having a party would be a good way to make all at once!
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Oh WOW. I’m intrigued. It looks super delicious, but I am SUCH. A. GUACAMOLE. fan, so it would feel like cheating. I think I’ll pluck up the courage and make this anyways. Cause I also love hummus. Mmmmmmmm
Jenny
xoxo
Emma this looks incredible! I just “pinned it”. I have to make it soon
I knew my husband for six years before we started dating so, yeah. I totally get the, “oh, I should have done this a long time ago” recipe combo. Also, you know, relationships.
Your food photos always make me hungry!
This really does look like it’s meant to be! Will definitely have to try it out sometime soon!
p.s. I made some cupcakes with your frosting recipes from the cupcake mixology post : ) You can check them out here if you want! My Cupcakes
Victoria
Yummy!! And I too am in one of THOSE couples. 9 years before we got together.
OMG this looks so delicious, you are genius!
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I make avocado dip at least once a week and the thought of adding white beans has never crossed my mind, until now! I imagine the white beans add another dimension of creaminess. Super excited to try this out!
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That dip looks so delicious! And perfect for a vegetarian like me.
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Oooh, yum! I’ll definitely give this a go. It also reminds me of babaganoush (which I looooove).
How do I change the size of my type, so Y U M will fill this entire box!?
Thanks for sharing!!
Alison
i am in. yes, i’ve always thought they go together. hello nachos!
omg. looks like the most delectable dip on the web. Will try it soon!
Thanks,
Jennifer
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oh my gosh! this sounds amazing! i’m avocado obsessed so I can’t wait to try this! eek!
Aaah! I love avocados, so this is a must try!! <3
Awesome! I was thinking of trying a white bean dip today – this looks like it would be delicious! Have you tried to keep it in the fridge yet? Does the avocado do okay? That would be my my question as avocado doesn’t keep very long. Either way I am totally salivating right now! Thanks!