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10-Minute Guacamole Dip (Healthy Too!)

4.63 from 8 votes
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By: Sarah BondUpdated: Jul 05, 2022 5 Comments

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Healthy guacamole in a bowl with spinach

This easy avocado guacamole recipe has a secret — there’s hidden spinach! Think the fresh homemade guacamole you know and love, but with the addition of healthy, vitamin-packed, vibrant green spinach for an ultra-flavorful combination! Best of all, it’s ready in just 10 minutes.

Healthy guacamole in a bowl with tortilla chips spinach

I have this bad habit of not eating as many veggies as I know I should. Which is why I like to sneak them into my food when I’m not looking. Green smoothies are the usual veggie vessel, sneaking in a few cups of kale or spinach per glass. But I’ve also been known to hide vegetables in avocado pies, kale pasta sauces, and black bean brownies. You could call it a hobby.

Today we’re adding another hidden veggie recipe to the mix…hidden spinach healthy guacamole! We’re essentially just pureeing spinach into a paste then mixing it into a classic guacamole. The bright green and nutrient-pack spinach makes this fresh guacamole recipe a bright green showstopper without detracting at all from the mouth-watering guacamole flavor we all know and love. It’s a foodie nutritionists dream!

Healthy guacamole in a bowl with tortilla chips spinach

Ingredients for the best guacamole

This easy guacamole is the ultimate avocado recipe, requiring just a handful of easy to find ingredients!

  • Avocados: You’ll need 3 ripe avocados for this healthy guacamole. Avocados are healthy in themselves, but we’re amping it up even more!
  • Spinach: The secret ingredient! Spinach keeps guacamole bright green without changing the taste or texture.
  • Red onion: Diced finely to add a little crunch and zing.
  • Jalapeno: We’re adding 1 finely diced jalapeno to this guacamole, but you can add more or less, depending on your spicy threshold.
  • Lime juice: Aim for fresh lime juice instead of bottled. The difference will shine through in this recipe! (Plus, it helps keep the guacamole from turning brown).
  • Garlic: Do we ever need a reason for garlic?
  • Salt and pepper: Throw in a pinch at the end, to taste
  • Optional: If you’re a fan of tomatoes and/or cilantro you can throw those in too!

Avocado tip

New to the world of avocados? Here’s how to cut avocados easily, and for leftovers, here’s how to freeze avocados!

Ingredients to make guacamole in a blender

How to make guacamole dip

Most guacamole recipes have you simply mash everything together into chunky avocado bliss. We’re adding one more step to the mix in order to disguise our sneaky spinach…blending!

You’ll blend one of the avocados with the lime juice and spinach to puree the spinach, then mix that in with the remaining avocados and ingredients. This will make the spinach virtually undetectable while still giving you that classic chunky guacamole.

Ingredients to make guacamole in a bowl

How to Store Guacamole

How long does guacamole keep for?

With the right storage, guacamole can keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Store in an airtight container in the fridge using the methods listed below. The top of the guacamole may turn brown, but this can be scraped off the reveal the green and good as gold guacamole below!

How to keep guacamole from turning brown

The spinach in this guacamole will help keep it green for longer than traditional guacamole. Here are a few ways to keep it green for even longer than that:

  • Plastic wrap: Press plastic wrap directly onto the guacamole so that there is no air between the guacamole and the plastic.
  • Lime juice: When guacamole turns brown it oxidizes, giving that drab color. Lime juice is full of antioxidants, and a quick drizzle of lime juice will fight against browning!
  • Water: Pour a little lukewarm water over the guacamole before storing in the fridge. Similarly to the plastic wrap trick, this will help keep air off of the guac.

Guacamole Nutrition

Is guacamole healthy? Yes! This fresh guacamole recipe has avocado, which is packed with heart healthy fats. It also contains spinach, which is loaded with vitamins and minerals.

Healthy guacamole in a bowl with tortilla chips spinach

What should you serve with guacamole

Guacamole is great served as a chip dip, or as a component in a vegetarian recipe. Here are some of our favorites!

  • Vegetable Fajitas are only made better with guac!
  • Avocado Toast made with this easy guacamole would be delish (add corn or radishes for some crunch!)
  • Tempeh Tacos topped with this guac = dinner of champions
Healthy guacamole in a bowl with spinach

10-Minute Guacamole Dip (Healthy Too!)

4.63 from 8 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Author: Sarah Bond
Calories: 110kcal
Servings: 2 cups
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This easy avocado guacamole recipe has a secret – there’s hidden spinach! Think the fresh homemade guacamole you know and love, but with the addition of healthy, vitamin-packed, vibrant green spinach for an ultra-flavorful combination! Best of all, it’s ready in just 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup spinach
  • 3 avocados ripe
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion about 1/4 onion
  • 1 jalapeno deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped tomato, 2 Tbsp cilantro

Instructions 

  • Blend: With a handheld immersion blender or a food processor, blend spinach, 1 of the avocados, and lime juice until a smooth puree is formed, scraping down the sides to get everything mixed nicely.
  • Mix: Chop the remaining avocado into small chunks, then roughly mash into the puree, along with the onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Once you reach a consistency to your liking, season with salt and pepper. Optionally stir in tomatoes and cilantro

Nutrition Information

Serving: 2Tbsp Calories: 110kcal (6%) Carbohydrates: 6.3g (2%) Protein: 1.3g (3%) Fat: 9.9g (15%) Sodium: 81mg (4%) Fiber: 4g (17%)
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  1. Lee Miller says

    Posted on 6/28 at 7:13 pm

    I added diced fresh cherry tomatoes to Sarah’s recipe and used a tablespoon of jarred garlic.
    (I was out of fresh!). The recipe was an absolute hit with our neighbors when they came over to enjoy a summer fire pit. The kids never suspected there was spinach in it! Yummy.5 stars

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      Posted on 7/1 at 8:09 pm

      Yay!! So happy to hear it was a hit! šŸ˜€

  2. Dawn stiles says

    Posted on 2/8 at 6:43 pm

    This is my favourite guac recipe!5 stars

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      Posted on 2/8 at 6:46 pm

      YAY! So happy to hear it! šŸ˜€

  3. Adela Acosta says

    Posted on 10/6 at 10:24 am

    Great useful tips ! Thanks!!5 stars

    Reply

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