Artificial Flavors Free Edamame Guacamole
Every ingredient in this dip is exactly what it says it is — fresh produce, a squeeze of real lime, a drizzle of olive oil, and a handful of spices you can read without a chemistry degree. That matters more than you'd think, because so many store-bought dips and seasoning blends sneak in artificial flavoring agents that have no business being in something this simple. Here, edamame gets boiled until bright and tender, then mashed together with ripe avocado to create a base that's creamy, protein-packed, and genuinely satisfying. The jalapeño, red onion, garlic, and cumin do all the heavy lifting in the flavor department — no shortcuts needed. A generous hit of fresh lime juice keeps everything vibrant and prevents the avocado from going dull before it even hits the table. Serve it with crunchy vegetable crudités or tortilla chips and watch it disappear faster than you made it.
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6 servings
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 roma tomato, seeded and finely diced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the frozen edamame and cook for 3–4 minutes, until bright green and tender. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool to the touch.
- 2
Transfer the cooled edamame to a mixing bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some texture remaining — a few whole or half beans are fine.
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