Guaca-who? Let me explain.
But first, I have to say that this is one of the strangest things I’ve ever made. Nay, one of the strangest things I’ve ever eaten.
I couldn’t decide what to make for a snack one night. I had an avocado and a container of spinach in the fridge, and I always have chickpeas in the pantry and edamame in the freezer. I remembered seeing a Robin Robertson recipe for an edamame guacamole, so I thought I might make that, but then I also thought about how I’ve always intended to make an edamame hummus. So I thought, why choose? Guacamole + edamame + hummus = guacamame edamummus! A handful of spinach served to enhance the emerald hue.
I served it with a drizzle more olive oil and a sprinkling of seasoned salt. (Curry powder would be a yummy addition, too!) The beans give the dip a lot of body, while the avocado gives it a rich texture and mouthfeel. The spinach virtually disappears, save for its contribution to the alien green color. I’m not much of one for making themed dishes around holidays like Halloween (I leave that to the experts), but I think this swampy, celadon snack would be a perfect fit on someone’s spooky party buffet.
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen edamame, cooked
- ½ ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1 clove garlic
- Big handful of baby spinach
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Like all hummus recipes, this is a cinch to make. Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
- Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup cold water (1/3 cup if you're using a food processor, 1/2 cup if you're using a blender) and purée until smooth and creamy. Add more cold water, a tablespoon or two at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Transfer to a container and refrigerate for up to one week.
If you like this, you might also like…
Black olive tapenade
Curry lentil crackers w/spinach-avocado dip
Tuscan white bean dip
I’m going to have to try this. I love all of those things, never thought of them combined though! I like your name for it and I’m surprised I pronounced the title right in my head instantly, lol.
Hehe, it’s funny how it’s intuitive to say it correctly when you’re already familiar with all the components!
Wow, this sounds great! And what a great way to jam it pack full of nutritious goodness. Yum
I’ll try this as soon as I have everything on hand 
Thanks! And yes, very nutritious indeed
I LOVE the name of this post- and your creation!
Sounds delicious, too! That needs to be a “must-make” to add to my list of dishes! Yum.
Thank you! I hope you try it
greens in hummus? i’m all for it! so creative.
Indeed! I usually have to blend my greens to get myself to eat them, and this was a nice change of pace from their usual smoothie vehicle.
So green! I bet that’s awesome smeared all over a sandwich.
I bet so! Waaay tastier (and healthier) than mayonnaise.
That sounds so interesting, but really good!
Definitely “interesting”! Luckily, it worked out, and tasted great.
oh that dip sounds delicious!
Thank you!
Very interesting! I would have never dreamed of putting all these things together, but it sounds like it works. I agree, it would be perfect for a Halloween party. I’ll have to try this for sure!!
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I’m surprised *I* thought of it!
Let me know if you try it!
Oh girl, I love your title! Too cute
Thank ya! Green goo and a cute name, what’s not to love?
‘swampy celadon snack’ – I love that as much as or more than the title of the post! Sounds like a great variation on a loved recipe.
I hope it was as delectable as it was weird.
love
Ela
Ah, Ela, I love knowing I’m not the only one who fixates on words and phrases I particularly love
I’d say it was equally delectable and weird—which is a good thing, in my book!
Interesting, I like hummus and Guac, but I do not know about Edamame. I have never had it.
Ooh, you must try edamame! It’s whole green soybeans that you can buy in-the-pod or shelled in the freezer section. You just cook them like you would any other frozen veggie; quick and easy. I love them with nothing more than a sprinkle of salt. They’re chewy and filling, full of fiber and protein.
And delicious!
Firstly, this looks like a magnificent way for me to sneak some not-much-liked avocado into my life. If only it was easy to find edamame here…
Secondly, I think I was channeling you yesterday. Out of the blue, I got the most intense craving for chickpeas, and ended up walking over the road to buy a can which I promptly drained, rinsed, and ate straight.
And now I want another.
Mmm…
It might just be! Or you could hide it in a chocolate peanut butter pudding/mousse
I need to post that someday.
Nice! It may well have been my energy coursing through you. Maybe I was asleep and dreaming of chickpeas at the time. Now if only I could master lucid dreaming…
i love it! and i totally agree that you could make it work as halloween treat.
i love alyana’s post for making it a sammie spread. going to have to try that one for sure!
Thanks! And yes, I have a feeling it’d be equally at home on a sandwich as on a Halloween snack table.
Sounds so good! There is a new edamame hummus made with lemongrass and ginger available in Canadian supermarkets and I can’t wait to try to recreate it at home. It looks kinda weird but tastes awesome.
With lemongrass, how interesting! I’d try it. Can’t possibly be weirder than this