I love avocados. And I love kale. So here you go: Kale Guacamole.
I can’t say that I can take credit for this recipe. I have seen kale guacamole before in health food stores. But just thought I would pass on the recipe in case you had never seen it.
Avocados and kale are 2 of my most favorite food. I could eat them EVERY day. (And often do!) Avocados are considered a superfood as they loaded with healthy fats, potassium, B6, folic acid, Vitamin E, and antioxidants. Kale is full of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and is a great source of iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and calcium.
You will notice that I used cooked kale for this recipe. I am not a big fan of RAW kale. Kale is a goitrogenic vegetable which means that when it is eaten raw, it can inhibit thyroid function. Chris Kresser talked about this in The Thyroid Sessions last week. You can reduce the goitrogenic properties of foods by cooking them. Other goitrogenic veggies include: Brussels Sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, turnips, mustard greens, kohlrabi, and bok choy.
BTW, The Thyroid Sessions rocked! Hope you all had a chance to listen in on some of the awesome interviews on thyroid health. Lots of excellent info that you won’t get from your conventional doctor. Missed it? You can check it out HERE.
Back to the gauc: Never had kale guacamole? Sound weird to you? It’s super tasty, I promise! I’m all about food that has lots of bang for your buck. Nutrient-dense and deeply satisfying. The perfect dip for all of your veggies. I love to throw it on top of salads. Kale guac makes any burger better. And it’s the perfect way to sneak a bit more greens into your diet.
You will need a food processor for this recipe. It’s the trick for getting this guacamole to be creamy smooth. If you haven’t tried kale guacamole before, you really should. You will thank me later!
Enjoy!
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PinIngredients
- 5 leaves of kale
- 1/4 small red onion
- 3 ripe avocados
- 2 TBS fresh cilantro
- 1/2 clove fresh garlic, minced (more if you like it garlicky)
- 1/2 tsp unrefined sea salt (like this)
- 1 TBS fresh lime juice
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- OPTIONAL: a small jalapeño or a titch of cayenne for some heat
Instructions
- Steam or boil kale for about 7-9 minutes. Drain well and allow to cool. (Cooking the kale reduces the goitrogenic properties of kale.)
- Once kale has cooled, process onions, kale, and garlic in a food processor until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients and process until desired consistency.
- Adjust for lime and salt. ENJOY!
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MORE GUACAMOLE RECIPES:
- Mango Guacamole
- Fresh and Chunky Guacamole
- Chipotle Copy Cat Guacamole
- Bacon Guacamole Deviled Eggs
- Easy and Fresh 5 Minute Guacamole
Have you ever tried kale guacamole? Would you give it a try now?
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Meg B says
May 19, 2014 at 6:28 pmI’m still not a fan of kale, but this just might be the way to get me to try it again! Never thought to put it into guac!
Katja says
May 19, 2014 at 8:37 pmYeah, you can’t really taste it. If you give it a try, let me know how you like it!
Judee@ Gluten Free A-Z Blog says
June 7, 2014 at 4:55 pmI like guacamole and try to make it frequently. I’ve never tried mixing it with other vegetables. I am amazed at how green it come out. I can imagine that is really healthy and cleansing. thanks for the recipe. Pinning it for later. Just started following your on G+ and look forward to seeing your new recipes.
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Katja says
June 8, 2014 at 10:04 pmThanks for sharing my recipe!
Jen says
January 9, 2015 at 4:23 pmHow many cups would you say is 5 leaves of kale? I’ve got the pre-torn bagged kind that I need to use up.
Katja says
January 12, 2015 at 10:28 amMy guess would be 2-3 cups of pre-torn. Depending on how tight you pack them. This recipe is versatile and works with whatever amount of Kale that you like. I would just put in 3 nice handfuls of pre-torn kale and see how it turns out. Let me know what you think!
Tara says
January 28, 2015 at 6:38 amI made this and loved it. I also tried making my own crackers to go with it, but unfortunately I ended up with crumbs. I just got a small bowl of guacamole, sprinkled the crumbs on top and ate it with a spoon. Lol. Probably looked odd, but it tasted great!
Karen Stickler says
May 23, 2019 at 4:24 pmWhere do I find the nutritional data for your recipes?
Katja Heino says
June 1, 2019 at 6:04 pmI don’t calculate. But you can use a free app like this to easily do it —-> https://www.myfitnesspal.com/
Hope that helps. 🙂