Edamame and Avocado Spread

6 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 5 min
Ready In: 20 min

“Super easy recipe. This is great on crackers, but is even better as a sandwich filling on a toasted whole wheat pita with a slice of Muenster.” - by lulum

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cubed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
salt to taste

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Original recipe yields 2 cups

Directions

Bring a pot with salted water to a rolling boil; add the edamame and cook 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
Combine the edamame, avocado, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, and salt in a blender or food processor; pulse until smooth.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (16 total)

Calories
70 cal
3%

Fat
4.6 g
7%

Carbs
4.3 g
1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Marie C.

Jun. 15, 2009

"This is a very nice mild hummus like spread. It was very good on a roasted pepper sandwich. I used half of the spread as a dip by adding smoked paprika and fresh chopped white onion and cilantro. Th..." See moreis is so easy and versatile that I will definitely make it again. "

lulum

Jun. 17, 2009

"My very picky daughter loves this on a toasted roll and with a slice of american. I've also made it with 1/4 cup mayo instead of the olive oil, lemon instead of lime. It's even great the next day be..." See morecause the acid from the lime keeps the avocodo from browning. "

jjoyce25

Jun. 11, 2012

"Very good. Sweeter and coarser in texture than guacamole but a neat way to stretch the avocado when they are expensive. Another bonus is that it didn't oxidize and turn brown like regular guac...." See more"

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