Edamame Guacamole Twist (Printable)

Creamy mix of edamame and avocado with lime and herbs offering a fresh, nutritious snack or spread.

# What You'll Need:

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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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Boil shelled edamame in water for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
02 - Pulse the cooked 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 but slightly textured.
04 - Transfer mixture to a bowl and gently fold in jalapeño, tomato, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
05 - Taste and modify seasoning as needed.
06 - Garnish with extra cilantro leaves and lime wedges before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent but sneaks in real protein and whole plant goodness without the heavy feeling.
  • Takes barely fifteen minutes from kitchen to table, perfect for when friends pop by unexpectedly.
  • You can customize it endlessly depending on your mood or what's in your crisper drawer.
02 -
  • If you don't drain and dry the edamame really well, the guac will be watery and sad by the time you get it to the table.
  • The lime juice is crucial—it stops the avocado from browning and keeps the whole thing tasting alive and bright, so don't skip it or use bottled.
03 -
  • Have all your ingredients chopped and ready before you start blending—this dip comes together so fast that you'll be scrambling if you're still cutting things as you go.
  • Taste constantly as you blend; the seasoning should make you want to keep eating it straight from the spoon, not from a chip.
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