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Edamame Hummus

Bright green hummus with tahini, lemon, cilantro, and shelled edamame.

Yield: about 2 cups
Style: dip and spread
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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
  • 1 medium garlic clove, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 cups shelled edamame, defrosted if frozen
  • 2 to 4 Tbsp water, as needed
  • Sesame seeds for garnish, optional
  • Extra cilantro for garnish, optional

Method

  1. In a food processor, blend tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt until smooth.
  2. Add cilantro and process again until fully blended.
  3. Add half the edamame with 2 tablespoons water and process 1 minute.
  4. Add remaining edamame and process 1 to 2 minutes until thick and smooth.
  5. If needed, add 1 to 2 more tablespoons water until the hummus reaches the texture you want.
  6. Taste and adjust salt as needed.

Finish + Service

  • Spoon into a serving bowl.
  • Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
  • Top with cilantro and sesame seeds if desired.
  • Serve with vegetables, crackers, or pita.