Description
A delightful twist on traditional hummus, packed with protein from edamame and perfect for any snack time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (225 g) frozen shelled edamame
- ¼ cup (60 ml) tahini
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) water
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Veggie sticks (carrots, celery, bell peppers, cucumber)
Instructions
- Boil 1 ½ cups (225 g) of frozen shelled edamame in salted water for about 5 minutes until tender but still bright green. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- Combine the cooked edamame, ¼ cup (60 ml) tahini, 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lemon juice, and 1 large minced garlic clove in a food processor. Pulse a few times to start breaking down the beans.
- While the processor runs, slowly drizzle in 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil. Add ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Slowly add 2 to 3 tablespoons (30-45 ml) of water, one tablespoon at a time, blending and checking texture until the hummus is creamy and smooth but not runny.
- Stop and taste. Adjust with more lemon juice or salt if desired.
- Slice carrots, celery, bell peppers, and cucumbers into sticks for dipping while blending.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Optionally drizzle a little olive oil on top and sprinkle with paprika or chopped fresh herbs.
Notes
For a varied flavor, try adding roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes. Adjust the garlic to your taste; use less for a milder flavor or roast it before adding. For a smoother hummus, continue to blend until desired consistency is reached.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg