Edamame Guacamole Pita Chips (Printable)

Creamy avocado and edamame blend meets crisp, golden pita chips for a flavorful fusion snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Edamame Guacamole

01 - 1 cup shelled edamame, thawed if frozen
02 - 2 ripe avocados
03 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped, optional
07 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Pita Chips

11 - 4 whole wheat pita breads
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
14 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Slice each pita bread into 8 triangles. Arrange on a baking sheet, brush lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and smoked paprika. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
03 - Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add shelled edamame and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
04 - In a food processor, blend the edamame, garlic, and lime juice until mostly smooth.
05 - In a large bowl, mash the avocados with a fork. Add the edamame mixture, cilantro, jalapeño if using, red onion, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined and creamy, leaving some texture if desired.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Serve the guacamole immediately with cooled pita chips.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It stays vibrant green for days, which sounds small until you realize you can actually meal prep this without watching it oxidize into sadness.
  • The edamame sneaks in serious protein, so this feels less like indulgent snacking and more like you're nourishing yourself while enjoying something delicious.
  • It's ready in 25 minutes flat, perfect for when guests are arriving or you need to contribute to a gathering without fussing.
02 -
  • Don't blend the avocados; mash them by hand so they keep that creamy texture instead of becoming a dense paste.
  • The edamame should cool completely before mixing, otherwise the heat will start breaking down the avocado and make everything murky instead of luminous.
03 -
  • Pat your edamame completely dry after boiling and cooling; any excess water will dilute the dip and make it watery.
  • Add the lime juice to the edamame blend first, then taste the final dip before adding more salt—the lime already brings saltiness.
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