Makeover Your Guacamole with Edamame

Kim McDevitt, MPH, RD, sure has been busy. Not only does this Maine-based mom-of-three act as Merryfield’s Senior Manager of Brand Partnerships and Quality Standards and serve on our Clean Council, but she’s also just written a book called The 14-Day Detox for Weight Loss. Packed with smart eating advice, amazing how-tos and lots of meal ideas, it contains plenty of delicious recipes like this one for Edamame Guacamole. Read it and eat!

Makes: 1 cup

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed

2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed

1 avocado, halved and pitted

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

1/4 cup diced onion

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1.         Cook the edamame according to the package directions. Let cool.

2.         In a food processor, combine the edamame and water and pulse until the edamame starts to break up.

3.         Scoop the avocado into the processor, add the lime juice and pulse again to incorporate. If the mixture seems very thick and a little dry, add more water, tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.

4.         Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the onion and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5.         Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 5 days.


Ingredient tip: Edamame are a great source of protein and are also high in fiber and antioxidants. They make a great snack or addition to salad, soups and more

Per serving (1/4 cup): Calories: 113; Fat: 7g; Saturated fat: 0.5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Carbohydrates: 9g; Fiber: 4.5g; Protein: 5g; Sodium: 19mg

Find this recipe and more as well as smart eating advice in Kim’s new book, The 14-Day Detox for Weight Loss.