Kale Guacamole is the perfect way to sneak in some healthy dark leafy greens.
Recently, I sampled some kale guacamole at a local market and was surprised by how much I liked it. I’m a big fan of kale but I have to admit I was skeptical about mixing kale in with guacamole. The key to is to chop up the kale really fine so it’s barely noticeable and doesn’t detract from the creaminess of the guacamole. I used the food processor and pulsed the kale until it was finely minced.
My son enjoyed this Kale Guacamole for an afternoon snack, and I even used it as a spread on his breakfast egg sandwich. Love it whenever I come up with a new way to get my kids to eat kale ;).
Kale Guacamole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 118 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 avocados
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice or lemon juice I used a wedge
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 2 tablespoons red onion chopped
- 1 cup kale finely minced (I pulsed it in my food processor)
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeds removed, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
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Smash avocado in mortar and pestle with some fresh lime juice and salt. Stir in garlic, onion, kale, jalapeno pepper and cilantro, and mix well.
Nutrition Facts
Kale Guacamole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 106mg5%
Potassium 414mg12%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 1285IU26%
Vitamin C 36.5mg44%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
YUM! I think that almost anything would go great in guacamole, but what a great way to get all of the health benefits of kale and avocados together!!
I would have never thought to do this. I love how intensely green it is. And me too about kids and kale, that always makes me happy.
This is my kind of recipe! Perfect for the BIG game!! Pinning now 🙂
How interesting! I’ve “snuck” in kale into various dishes but guacamole? would’ve never thought of that! My husband told me that guacamole is a MUST on gameday..I shall make 2 versions and see what he thinks!
I would also be putting this kale guacamole on everything I could! Loving this combination and would have never of thought to put kale into the mix!
Kale in guacamole??? Simply BRILLIANT Jeanette! I love this idea! Definitely gonnna have to give this a try!
That’s such a good idea to put in the food processor first. Love this idea!
Who doesn’t love kale and avocados! Yay greens!
Jeanette, oh I love this!!! and love that you pulsed your kale in the food processor!!! such a great idea!! we make guac all the time and I love this healthy spin on it!
You are making me seriously crave some guac right about now! Yum and yay for sneaky kale 🙂
Pure genius, Jeanette! I love the idea of sneaking kale into guac. Thank you for sharing this healthy version of guacamole…just in time for game day!
How have I never thought to combine kale w/ guacamole before? Genius! I’m pretty sure I won’t get my kids to try it, but that just means more for me 🙂
……”Slow Clap.”
You’re a genius. Just when I thought I wouldn’t like kale. Pinned!
Thanks everyone! It’s great to hear you are all kale + guacamole fans!
Love that you added kale in guacamole! Pulsing it in the food processor first is such a great idea! Perfect way to hide more veggies for the kiddos and even the husbands 🙂
I never would have thought to mix kale into avocado, but am loving the idea. It’s such a great way to work in more greens, while also having the excuse to eat more guacamole!