Vegan Guacamole Recipe

Vegan Guacamole Recipe

Ingredients

Makes about 2 1/2 cups

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small zucchini, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• salt
• ¾ cup shelled fresh or frozen edamame
• 1 ripe Hass avocado
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Method

1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat
2. Add the zucchini and garlic and season with salt to taste
3. Cover and cook until soft and liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes
4. Set aside to cool for 15 minutes
5. In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the edamame until soft, 10 minutes
6. Drain well and set aside to cool
7. Transfer the cooled zucchini mixture to a food processor
8. Add the edamame and puree
9. Pit and peel the avocado and transfer to the food processor along with the lemon juice and salt to taste
10. Pulse to combine, if you like a little texture in your guacamole, otherwise process until smooth and well blended
11. Taste, adjusting seasonings if necessary
12. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve
13. This dip is best if used on the same day that it is made
14. Basic Guacamole
15. For an all-avocado guacamole, simply mash 2 or 3 ripe avocados in a bowl with lemon or lime juice and salt to taste, adding minced garlic, tomato, cilantro, or other seasonings according to your own preferences

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