Black Bean Guacamole

Party guests will enjoy this tasty version of guacamole with black beans.

Recipe Ingredients:

5 avocados, diced
3 scallions, chopped
2 limes, juiced
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 (15-ounce) can BUSH’S® Black Beans, drained and rinsed
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Assorted dippers such as toasted whole wheat pita bread triangles or multi-grain tortilla chips

Cooking Directions:

1. Place avocados, scallions and lime juice into a large bowl.
2. Mash avocados to a coarse purée.
3. Stir in tomatoes, cilantro and beans.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve immediately with assorted dippers.

Makes 7 to 9 servings.

Recipe developed by Connie Guttersen, R.D., Ph.D., nutrition instructor at the Culinary Institute of America, author of “The Sonoma Diet” and mom.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Bush's Beans, through ECES, Inc., Electronic Color Editorial Services.