Go green with this delicious homemade guacamole which is packed full of health-supportive nutrients!
Spinach is a powerhouse food – rich in vitamins and minerals. It also has a high concentration of phytonutrients, such as carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin) and flavonoids which provide powerful antioxidant protection.
Likewise, avocados are often called “the perfect food” because they are so nutrient dense and include high levels of important antioxidants. Avocado, like olive oil, is also high in oleic acid, which has been shown to prevent cancer in numerous studies.
And last but not least, cilantro is also a great addition to your diet, not only because it tastes great, but because it is a phytonutrient-dense herb.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup fresh organic baby spinach leaves, tightly packed
- 2 tbsp minced fresh organic cilantro
- 1/4 cup homemade salsa
- 1/2 tbsp fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 3 ripe small-to-medium avocados, divided (see directions below)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 2 pinches onion powder
- 1 pinch dried oregano
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor or VitaMix, add the following ingredients in order: spinach leaves, cilantro, pico de gallo lime juice, one avocado and seasonings.
- Process until finely minced/pureed.
- Transfer to a bowl and use a fork to mash in the remaining two avocados, to desired chunkiness.
- Then, mix in one additional tablespoon of salsa and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve with homemade tortilla chips.
Does this quac taste like spinach?
Thanks!
J
Hi, Jada. It does have a slightly “green” taste to it. But if you reduce the spinach to 1/4 cup, it would be a lot less green in flavor, but still provide a nice boost of healthy vitamins and minerals. Blessings, Kelly 🙂