Edamame Guacamole High-Protein (Printable Version)

A creamy blend of edamame, avocado, jalapeño, and lime for a vibrant, protein-packed spread.

# Ingredient List:

→ Main

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

# Directions:

01 - Cook shelled edamame in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water.
02 - Place the cooled edamame into a food processor and pulse until mostly smooth.
03 - Add avocado, lime juice, sea salt, ground cumin, and black pepper to the food processor. Pulse until creamy with a few chunks remaining.
04 - Transfer mixture to a bowl and fold in finely chopped jalapeño, tomato, red onion, and cilantro.
05 - Taste and adjust salt or pepper as desired.
06 - Garnish with extra cilantro leaves and serve alongside lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and creamy while being genuinely better for you than traditional guac.
  • The protein boost makes it actually filling as a snack, not just something you pick at.
  • You can make it in 15 minutes flat, even on nights when you forgot to plan anything.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cold water rinse on the edamame—warm edamame makes the whole thing turn into mush instead of staying creamy.
  • Squeeze your lime juice fresh, not from a bottle; it makes an actual difference in how bright and clean this tastes.
  • Fold the vegetables in by hand at the very end so they don't get shredded by the food processor.
03 -
  • Buy frozen edamame instead of fresh—they're already shelled, cheaper, and honestly taste exactly the same once cooked.
  • A squeeze of lime juice stirred in just before serving brightens everything and makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.
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