Guacamame (edamame guacamole)


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 20
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 48.5
  • Total Fat: 3.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 116.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 2.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 1.6 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Guacamame (edamame guacamole) calories by ingredient


Introduction

A lower calorie alternative to guacamole, serve this with tortilla chips or use as a sandwich spread. A lower calorie alternative to guacamole, serve this with tortilla chips or use as a sandwich spread.
Number of Servings: 20

Ingredients

    1 pound shelled edamame (freezer section of most grocery stores)
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 tablespoon chopped garlic
    5 tablespoons olive oil
    1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    1 teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute equivalent
    1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

If edamame beans are still frozen, cover with hot/boiling water to quickly defrost. Remove beans from water. Pour edamame and remaining ingredients in food processor or blender. Puree until smooth. Add a bit more olive oil if you prefer it creamier or a can of green chilies and a spinkle of cumin if you like it spicy. Makes 20 1-oz. servings.

Number of Servings: 20

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user OMOMMIO.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Good
    A great spread for turkey wrap. - 2/13/21


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    Nice - 5/27/19


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    Interesting idea we do not have edamame but could be done with other fresh bean seeds - 5/10/18


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    This was very good and easy to make. I wanted mine a little creamier, so I added 1/2c of light sour cream. We tried it on chips, but I can't wait to try the left overs on a sandwich! - 7/3/11


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    Very Good
    This is same recipe that I have for Edamame hummus. My sister eats this with corn chips - 6/28/11


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    Incredible!
    Great recipe...easy...yummy...and I can finally serve "guacamole" to my avocado allergic husband! Hint: More lime = more like real guac! - 6/10/09


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    Very Good
    Not to shabby...def a good alternative to guacamole! I had mine with some pita bread =] - 4/30/08