Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen edamame, shelled

• 3 tablespoons water

• ½ medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted

• 3 cloves garlic, peeled

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (~ ½ lemon)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 6 tablespoons water

• Black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1.     Place the edamame with ¼ cup of water in a bowl

2.     Microwave the edamame in a bowl for 5 minutes or until soft

3.     Drain the water from the bowl

4.     Place edamame, avocado, olive oil, garlic, basil, salt, water and pepper in a blender

5.     Blend all the ingredients together until smooth consistency

6.     Serve as a dip or sandwich spread