5 from 24 votes
Cilantro Lime Edamame Dip
This Cilantro Lime Edamame Dip blends tender edamame beans with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro, balanced by a bright lime juice tang and a customizable jalapeño kick. The texture is smooth with slight chunkiness, making it ideal for dipping fresh vegetables or tortilla chips. Its fresh, herbaceous flavor with a hint of heat makes it a good choice for snacking or appetizer spreads.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
149 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Ingredients
- 10 ounces edamame pods frozen
- 1 jalapeno pepper (se seeds to control the spice of the dip)
- 1 avocado ripe
- 1 clove garlic
- 1.5 lime juiced
- ¼ cup green onion chopped
- ½ cup cilantro plus extra to taste, fresh
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup avocado oil (or olive oil)
Instructions
- In a small pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add frozen edamame and boil until tender, approx. 6-8 minutes. Drain, cool, and remove soybeans from their pods.
- Remove the stem and seeds from your jalapeño. For a spicier did you can leave the seeds in tact. I added 1/4 tsp of the seeds back in and it was my perfect degree of heat - totally customize the spice to taste here.
- In a food processor, combine edamame, jalapeño, avocado, lime juice, green onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped and mostly pureed, scraping down the sides once or twice as needed.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Once incorporated, scrape down the bowl and then process for another 10 seconds or so. Add any extra needed/desired. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with your favorite sliced veggies and tortilla chips. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Add an extra avocado to increase creaminess and adjust salt and lime juice to maintain balanced flavor.
- Incorporate 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cumin for a subtle warm depth if preferred.
- Use a variety of dippers such as tortilla chips, bell pepper slices, carrot sticks, celery, cucumber, pita wedges, or pita chips according to taste.
- Nutrition estimates vary; adjust ingredient amounts as needed for dietary needs.
Nutrition Information
Calories
149kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
295mg
(12%)
Potassium
303mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
155IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
11.4mg
(13%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 303mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 11.4mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.