Avocado And White Bean Salsa Recipes

AVOCADO AND WHITE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• To a food processor, add the cannellini beans, avocados, lemon juice and salt. Process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the basil and pulse to incorporate. Serve alongside cut vegetables and toasted bread.

WHITE BEAN AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH GARLIC OIL

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high until it shimmers. Add the garlic and cook, stirring carefully, until it just starts to crisp and turn slightly golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the garlic to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon and set aside the garlic oil.
• Halve the avocados lengthwise, pit them, then slice each half lengthwise into two pieces. Peel the avocados, then cut into bite-size pieces. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add the beans, cilantro, lemon juice and reserved garlic oil. Gently toss to coat, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Divide among 4 shallow bowls or plates. Garnish with lemon zest, fried garlic and a sprinkle of paprika, if desired.

CREAMY AVOCADO AND WHITE BEAN WRAP

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar, oil, chipotle chile and salt in a medium bowl. Add cabbage, carrot and cilantro; toss to combine.
• Mash beans and avocado in another medium bowl with a potato masher or fork. Stir in cheese and onion.
• To assemble the wraps, spread about 1/2 cup of the bean-avocado mixture onto a wrap (or tortilla) and top with about 2/3 cup of the cabbage-carrot slaw. Roll up. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut the wraps in half to serve, if desired.
• NOTE: Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce are smoked jalapeños packed in a flavorful sauce. Look for the small cans with the Mexican foods in large supermarkets. Once opened, they'll keep at least 2 weeks in the refrigerator or 6 months in the freezer. I have also used chipotle sauce with wonderful results.

AVOCADO AND WHITE BEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Rinse and drain enough beans to measure 1/2 cup and reserve remainder for another use. Halve, pit, and peel avocado. Finely chop avocado, tomato, and onion and fold together with beans, lime juice, oil, and salt to taste.
• Serve salsa with chips.