Edamame Guacamole
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Edamame Guacamole a try. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 60 calories, 3g of protein, and 4g of fat. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is typical of Mexican cuisine. A mixture of avocado, pepper, broccoli florets, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
BRING a medium pot of water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath and set aside.
COOK the edamame beans at a rolling boil until tender, 10 to 11 minutes.
Drain the beans into a strainer and shock in the ice bath.
PUREE the avocado, lime juice, garlic, and jalapeño in a food processor at high speed.
Add the edamame beans and the process on high speed.
MEANWHILE, cook the broccoli at a rolling boil until tender, 7 to 8 minutes.
Drain the broccoli and shock in the ice bath.
ADD the broccoli to the edamame mixture and process on high speed until very smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to incorporate all the ingredients.
TRANSFER the mixture to a medium bowl and fold in the remaining ingredients, mixing with a rubber spatula until well incorporated.
TRANSFER the guacamole to an airtight container and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour, before serving with accompaniment of choice. (The guacamole will keep in the refrigerator for up to two days.)
Calories: 25; Total fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 1 g; Dietary fiber: 1 g; Protein: 1 g
From Mindful Eating by Miraval Resort & Spa. Copyright © 2012 Miraval Resorts, LLC. Photography by Dana Gallagher. Published and distributed in the United States by Hay House, Inc.