This edamame guacamole contains 12g of protein per serving. Whip this recipe up in just 3 minutes in your blender and enjoy creamy deliciousness without a single avocado needed.
Are you looking for a replacement for avocado in guacamole?
The best replacement for avocado in guacamole is edamame beans.
Edamame beans are usually pre-cooked which means you don’t have to cook them before using them.
This means that this recipe is even faster than making traditional guacamole because you don’t need to do any chopping.
Edamame is far superior to avocado when it comes to guacamole. Here are some of the benefits of using edamame instead of avocado:
- Edamame is much better for the environment than guacamole.
- Edamame is long-life if stored in cans or in the freezer meaning you can make this recipe whenever you like without waiting for avocados to ripen at the perfect moment.
- Edamame is always perfect and never goes brown so there is less food waste.
- Edamame doesn’t need to be sliced or scraped. It can be used as it comes which saves you time making guacamole.
- 100 calories worth of edamame contains 10 grams of protein and just 4 grams of fat. Whereas avocado contains 1 gram of protein and 9 grams of fat per 100 calories.
- Edamame will leave you feeling fuller for longer than avocado.
Video Demonstration
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Edamame is the perfect replacement for avocado in guacamole.
- This recipe and all recipes on my website are suitable for the special diets, vegan, plant based, gluten free, dairy free, egg free, free from refined sugar, and vegetarian.
- This recipe contains 141 calories per serving.
- This recipe contains 12g protein per serving which is 26% of your recommended daily intake.
- One serving of this recipe contains 20% of your recommended daily intake of fiber.
- This recipe takes 3 minutes of active preparation time and 0 minutes of cooking time.
- This recipe is made extra tasty by the addition of cilantro and garlic.
- I have simplified this recipe by limiting the number of ingredients and using everyday ingredients such as onion and plant yogurt.
Ingredients
Ingredient Substitutions
- Edamame beans: Replace these with any other canned beans, drained and rinsed.
- Soya yogurt: Replace this with any other yogurt of your choice.
- Lime juice: Replace this with lemon juice or remove completely.
- Salt: Remove this if you like.
- Onion: Remove this or replace it with any other salad vegetables.
- Cilantro (coriander): Replace this with any fresh herbs of your choice or remove completely.
- Fresh garlic: Remove this if you like or replace it with 1 teaspoon of dried garlic
- 1 Pinch Black {epper: Replace with any other spicy seasoning or remove.
- Salad Onions: Replace with chives, other herbs or remove completely.
The Structure Of A Plant Based Plate
Each of the recipes I create fits into my Plant Plate System. This system incorporates 5 food groups into every meal.
The 5 food groups are 1) Plant Protein, 2), Leaves, Fruit, And Veg, 3) Aesthetic Additions, 4) Nutrient Packed Carbohydrates, and 5) Taste
This recipe adds plant protein to any dish. It falls under the “vegan protein” category on the Plant Based Plate and is not a complete meal.
The diagram below helps you visually see how this element features on a Plant-Based Plate.
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Here’s how this recipe is structured according to the Plant Plate System.
Adding each ingredient to the following categories helps you to easily see how to make substitutions. It also lets you know the exact reason why the ingredient is in the recipe.
Plant-Based Protein
- Edamame beans
- Soya yogurt
Leaves, Fruit & Veg
- Onion
Aesthetic Additions
- Salad onions
Nutrient Packed Carbohydrates
- Edamame beans
Taste
- Lime juice
- Salt
- Cilantro
- Garlic
- Black pepper
Recommended Equipment
Here are the main kitchen equipment tools I have used to create this recipe.
Food Processor
I used my food processor for this recipe. I love this food processor because it has some handy attachments like a grater, and the ability to slice vegetables very quickly. It also has a smaller compartment for making smaller batches of food.
How To Make This Recipe
Blend all the ingredients together.
What To Serve With Edamame Guacamole
Here are some of my favorite ways to use this recipe:
- Spicy Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings (Gluten Free)
- Vegan Zucchini Fritters (Air Fryer, Pan, Oven)
- Oil-free Sweet Potato Fries (Vegan, Oven & Air Fryer)
Side Dishes
Serve this recipe with any of the following side dishes:
- Cornbread
- Boiled baby potatoes in skins
- Boiled large white potatoes without skins
- White potato fries
- Sweet potato fries
- Baked white potato
- Baked sweet potato
For more options, see all of my best vegan, gluten-free carbs side dishes.
How To Serve
Serve in a small bowl topped with chopped salad onions or fresh herbs and a sprinkle of black pepper.
Serving Sizes
A serving of this recipe is fairly large because it is intended to be a protein based side dish. However, if you want a much smaller dip you could get more servings out of this recipe.
How To Increase The Calories
If you would like to increase the calories for anybody who is going to be eating a serving of this recipe, I suggest you drizzle some olive oil on top of their dip.
Frequently Asked Questions
The perfect substitute for avocado in guacamole is edamame beans. They give the same creamy consistency and green colour when blended, and have a fairly neutral taste that goes nicely with garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper. Edamame beans have the added benefit of being much higher in protein than avocado.
How To Store Leftovers
This recipe keeps for up to 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container. It also freezes well for up to 3 months. Defrost it before using it.
More Tasty Vegan Protein Recipes
This recipe is part of my vegan protein series.
If you’re looking for easy, vegan protein recipes, check out some of my other recipes:
- Vegan Jackfruit Shredded Chicken
- Easy Vegan Meatloaf With Mushrooms And Oats
- 10 Minute Plant Based Black Bean Burger (Gluten Free)
You can see all of my vegan protein recipes here.
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Recipe
Creamy Edamame Guacamole
Equipment
- Blender
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 2½ Cups (387g) Edamame Beans
- 100g (Just Over ⅓ Cup) Soya Yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
- 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
- ½ Cup (100g) Onion
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro (Coriander)
- 1 Teaspoon (1 Clove) Minced Fresh Garlic
- 1 Pinch Black Pepper
Serve With
- 4 Large Red Peppers
- 1 Large Cucumber
- 8 Servings Of Flatbread (2 Per Person)
Garnish With
- 1 Salad (Spring/Scallion) Onion
Instructions
- Use your food processor or blender to blend everything together until it reaches your desired texture.
Make It A Complete Meal
- To make this a complete meal serve with some sliced red peppers, cucumber and 2 servings of homemade gluten-free flatbread. The calorie count of the whole meal is 400 calories and 17g of protein.
Notes
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