Green Garbanzo Guacamole
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Makes about 2 cups

Slightly sweeter than the canned variety you might be used to, green garbanzo beans have a fresh flavor similar to peas. Serve this extra-green guac with raw veggies and baked tortilla chips or baked whole grain pita chips.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen green garbanzo beans
    • 1 clove garlic, halved
    • 1 avocado
    • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 1 fresh plum tomato, seeded and chopped
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeño pepper, optional
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    Method: 

    Cook beans according to package instructions. Drain and run under cold water to cool. Place cooled beans and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped but not puréed. Transfer to a medium bowl and add avocado, cilantro, lime juice and salt. Mash until evenly blended. Stir in tomato and jalapeño, if using. Keep chilled until ready to serve.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:Serving size: 2 Tbsp, 40 calories (20 from fat), 2g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 80mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 1g protein
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