Black Bean Avocado Dip

Easy appetizer and surely a crowd pleaser for your July 4th picnic. Make it easy on yourselves and just serve with store bought corn or whole grain tortilla chips. Use the time you save to enjoy your company this July 4th with lots of social distancing in mind of course. But then you can always air fry corn tortillas.  

Caution:  I ate a lot of it after I made it. Irresistible after the first bite. Fortunately the recipe makes plentiful amount, around four cups.

Black Bean Avocado Dip  

Inspired by a Forks Over Knives recipe.

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

2 cups tomatoes, finely chopped

4 stalks scallions, white and green parts, finely chopped

½ cup cilantro, stems and leaves, finely chopped 

3−4 cloves garlic, minced 

8 jalapeño pieces from a jar, finely chopped 

2 limes, juiced

Sea salt and freshly ground white pepper

1 avocado, coarsely cut to pieces

corn or whole grain tortilla chips for serving

Mix all the ingredients EXCEPT the avocado and chips in a medium bowl. Add the avocado before serving.

Serve with corn or whole grain tortilla chips.