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Home » Kale Citrus Guacamole (video)

Kale Citrus Guacamole (video)

May 7, 2017 By Diane Smith 2 Comments

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You won’t believe how tasty this kale citrus guacamole recipe is and it’s definitely worth the effort. I had this as an appetizer at True Food Kitchen and there are quite a few of these restaurants around the country.

I also had a vegan pizza and it was super delicious. The Kale Citrus Guacamole recipe had roasted poblano chilies, but frankly, that’s a lot more work and so I left those out of this recipe.

Kale Citrus Guacamole

Although avocados do have fat, it’s the kind of fat that is good for you. That’s monounsaturated fat and it’s the kind that can lower bad cholesterol levels and are beneficial when consumed in moderation. The citrus in this recipe helps cut the amount of fat you eat in each serving.

Making grapefruit and orange segments can be tricky, but don’t let that stop you! Just remove the peel and slice between the segments. Orange segments are also good in a salad like this Orange Almond Salad.

white bowl of kale citrus guacamole

Be sure to try these fan-favorite, plant-based appetizers:

  • Pumpkin Hummus
  • Strawberry Salsa
  • Basil Spinach Dip
  • Black Bean Mango Salsa
  • Ultimate Greek Nachos
Kale Citrus Guacamole

Finding ripe avocados can also be a challenge, but here’s a tip if you only have avocados that are hard… Turn on the oven to 200°F. Wrap the avocados in foil and bake them for 10-20 minutes, depending on how hard they are.

Yes, it works as I have tried it myself. If they don’t get super soft like you’d like, leave them in a little longer and/or, put them in the food processor for a few pulses and that should do the trick.

Serve this kale citrus guacamole with cut up baked pita bread or oil-free baked tortilla chips. Your guests are sure to love this different take on guacamole.

I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below for this Kale Citrus Guacamole recipe! If you have a photo, post it on my Facebook page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!

This recipe is Certified Plantricious because it meets the following guidelines.

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  • Must be whole food plant-based, contains no animal products
  • May be minimally processed
  • No added oil
  • No added sugars
  • No artificial additives or preservatives
  • Sodium (mg) to Calories ratio, 1 ≤ 1
  • Total Fiber to Calories, 2g ≥ 100 calories

 

Kale Citrus Guacamole
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4.27 from 23 votes

Kale Citrus Guacamole

This different take on guacamole will have your mouth saying "thank-you." The tanginess of the citrus blends well with avocados and makes this perfect to serve to guests or enjoy any time.
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time35 mins
Servings: 6 people

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Stainless Steel Pot Set
  • Steamer Basket
  • Glass Mixing Bowls with Lids

Ingredients

  • 4 large avocados peeled and lightly smashed
  • 1/2 cup kale steamed and chopped
  • 1/8 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/8 cup green onions chopped
  • 2/3 cup orange segments roughly chopped
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
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Instructions

  • Remove stems from kale and steam leaves until tender, approximately 5 minutes. Let cool and then finely mince. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, lightly smash the avocado.
  • Mix in minced kale, cilantro, onions, citrus and salt until well blended.
  • Serve with pita chips or baked tortilla chips and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Kale Citrus Guacamole
Amount per Serving
Calories
225
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19.7
g
30
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.9
g
18
%
Sodium
 
204
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
14
g
5
%
Fiber
 
9.5
g
40
%
Sugar
 
2.8
g
3
%
Protein
 
2.9
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
50
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
35.5
mg
43
%
Calcium
 
30
mg
3
%
Iron
 
0.7
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Morgan C

    May 28, 2020 at 4:12 pm

    Is there a reason you use oranges instead of limes?

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    • Diane Smith

      May 28, 2020 at 4:55 pm

      This is a copycat recipe of the True Food Kitchen restaurant version. The oranges add a touch of sweetness. Normally for my “regular” guacamole, I love a squeeze of lemon or lime, but I think limes, in this case, would be too acidic since you’re using the whole segments.

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