MSG Free Edamame Guacamole
Guacamole just got a protein-packed upgrade, and it's every bit as creamy and vibrant as the classic you love. Cooked edamame gets mashed right alongside ripe avocado, creating a dip that's thick, satisfying, and a little more substantial than your average bowl of green. Fresh lime juice, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and a pinch of cumin do all the heavy lifting on flavor — no flavor enhancers or seasoning packets needed, just real ingredients working together beautifully. That's the quiet win here: every single component is whole and unprocessed, so you never have to squint at a label wondering what's hiding in the mix. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil ties it all together with a subtle richness that makes the dip feel almost luxurious. Scoop it up with tortilla chips or fresh vegetable crudités and watch it disappear from the table faster than you expected.
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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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