Edamame Guacamole High-Protein (Printable Page)

A creamy, high-protein guacamole featuring edamame, avocado, and fresh lime for vibrant flavor and texture.

# 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 (approximately 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Boil edamame in water for 5 minutes then drain and rinse with cold water.
02 - Pulse the cooked edamame in a food processor until mostly smooth.
03 - Add avocado, lime juice, sea salt, cumin, and black pepper to the edamame and pulse until creamy but still slightly chunky.
04 - Transfer mixture to a bowl and fold in jalapeño, tomato, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
05 - Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
06 - Top with extra cilantro leaves and serve alongside lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The edamame gives you that silky-smooth texture without using as much avocado, so your wallet and your weekly produce budget actually thank you.
  • You get six grams of protein per serving, which means this isn't just a snack you feel guilty about, it's one that actually keeps you satisfied.
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat, which makes it perfect for those moments when you need something impressive but didn't plan ahead.
02 -
  • The edamame must be completely cool before you blend it, otherwise the heat will make the texture grainy instead of creamy, and I learned this the hard way.
  • Don't over-process everything together; blending the vegetables with the edamame means you lose the fresh texture that makes this special, so fold them in by hand instead.
03 -
  • Keep some jalapeño seeds if you want real heat, or add a dash of hot sauce right at the end for controlled spice without overwhelming the delicate flavors underneath.
  • If your edamame comes out of the food processor too thick, a squeeze of lime juice loosens it up perfectly without changing the flavor.
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