Cooking Light Edamole
Elevate your snacking game with Cooking Light Edamole, a delightful twist on classic guacamole that’s creamy, nutrient-packed, and irresistibly flavorful. This quick and easy recipe combines tender edamame, ripe avocado, zesty lime juice, fresh cilantro, and a touch of jalapeño for a vibrant, protein-rich dip with a hint of heat. Blended to silky perfection in just 15 minutes, it’s a guilt-free, versatile choice for entertaining or everyday snacking. Serve it with crisp veggies, crunchy tortilla chips, or use it as a wholesome spread for sandwiches and wraps. Perfect for health-conscious foodies, Cooking Light Edamole is a must-try for anyone seeking a fresh, modern addition to their appetizer repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup shelled edamame (frozen)
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the frozen edamame and cook for 5 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
In a food processor, combine the cooked edamame, avocado, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, ground cumin, and salt.
Process the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Add the water gradually, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional lime juice or salt if needed.
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra cilantro or a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
Serve with fresh veggies, tortilla chips, or use as a healthy spread for sandwiches and wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.9 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1221 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1858 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
