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kale guacamole in a white ceramic bowl on a white plate with tortilla chips

Easy Kale Guacamole (Kale-a-mole)

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This fun twist on guacamole includes the addition of kale for nutrition and vibrant color. 
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Dish Type Dip
Diet and Health Healthy
Seasonal autumn, Halloween, Labor Day, summer
Ingredient avocado, kale
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 178
Author Amy Reiley

Ingredients

  • 4 medium-size ripe Haas avocados
  • 4 leaves Lacinato kale (dinosaur kale) stems removed
  • 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small sweet onion*
  • pinch smoked paprika
  • coarse sea salt

Instructions

  • Scoop the flesh from two of the avocados into the bowl of a food processor, (I use my Vitamix).
  • Roughly chop the kale and add it, along with the lemon juice, to the food processor.
  • Pulse until smooth. (Add a tiny splash or two of water if needed to help thin to a mixable consistency.)
  • Scoop the flesh from the two remaining avocados into a medium mixing bowl. Gently fork mash, being careful to leave it fairly chunky.
  • Add the avocado puree from the food processor to the mixing bowl, along with the onions, a pinch of paprika and a pinch of salt. Mix.
  • Season with additional salt to taste before serving.
  • Serve with your favorite chips or use on tacos, sandwiches, burgers.

Notes

*Substitute with red onion if you prefer the color contrast. 

To make this recipe without a food processor 

You can mash the whole thing by hand if you don't have a food processor or blender. The key is to massage the kale before chopping, (this softens the kale and makes it taste less bitter). Then make sure you chop it as finely as possible. 

A note on the provided nutrition information

The nutrition information provided has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator and is not a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 697IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg