RECIPE: Edamame Dip

Edamame is a super food. This soy bean is excellent to snack on because of it's health benefits. It's a low fat, cholesterol and high protein snack. Victoria Beckham snacks on them throughout the day. They are simple to prep. Boil the edamame in light salt water for 7-10 minutes. Peel and eat!!

6 ounces shelled edamame (green soybeans)

1/2 onion, chopped

1/2 cup tightly packed cilantro

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed

1 lemon, juiced

1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce

1/4 teaspoon salt

Place the edamame, onion, cilantro, and olive oil into a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add the avocado, lemon juice, and chile-garlic sauce; season to taste with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

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