Edamame Guacamole Twist (Printable)

Creamy edamame and avocado blend with fresh spices creating a vibrant, protein-packed dip or spread.

# Ingredient List:

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01 - 1 cup shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
02 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
03 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
04 - 1 small tomato, diced
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

11 - Extra cilantro leaves
12 - Lime wedges

# Steps:

01 - Boil shelled edamame in water for 5 minutes if using frozen or raw. Drain and rinse under cold water.
02 - Pulse the cooled edamame in a food processor until mostly smooth.
03 - Add avocado, lime juice, sea salt, ground cumin, and black pepper to the food processor. Pulse until creamy with some texture remaining.
04 - Transfer mixture to a bowl and gently fold in chopped jalapeño, tomato, red onion, and cilantro.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with extra cilantro leaves and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's secretly packed with protein, so you feel satisfied instead of reaching for thirds.
  • The edamame stretches one avocado into enough dip for four people without tasting thin or watery.
  • You can make it in under fifteen minutes, which means impromptu appetizers are actually possible.
02 -
  • If you use pre-cooked frozen edamame straight from the bag, you'll save the boiling step, but make sure they're fully thawed and patted dry so the dip doesn't get watery.
  • The avocado is the wild card—overripe and it tastes bitter, underripe and the whole thing feels stiff and chalky, so pick it with care.
03 -
  • Freeze the food processor bowl for five minutes before starting if it's warm outside, because keeping this cold is half the battle.
  • The secret to not getting brown edges is lime juice and quick assembly—don't make it hours ahead, make it thirty minutes before you need it.
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