Paraben Free Edamame Guacamole
Guacamole gets a protein-packed upgrade here, with creamy avocado and tender edamame coming together in a dip that's rich, bright, and genuinely hard to stop eating. Every ingredient in this recipe is a whole, recognizable food — fresh lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil — so you know exactly what you're putting in your body without having to decode a label. That matters a lot when you're navigating preservative concerns, since store-bought dips and sauces are notorious for sneaking in additives that have no business being in something this simple. The edamame adds a subtle nuttiness and a satisfying body to the texture, while the avocado keeps everything silky and lush. A hit of cumin and fresh lime juice ties it all together with that classic, craveable guac flavor. Serve it with crunchy vegetable crudités or tortilla chips and watch it disappear before you even sit down.
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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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