Edamame Hummus Creamy Dip (Printable Page)

Vibrant, creamy dip blending steamed edamame with tahini, lemon, and garlic for a fresh twist on classic hummus.

# What You'll Need:

→ Edamame

01 - 2 cups shelled edamame, fresh or frozen

→ Base & Flavorings

02 - 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
03 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
04 - 2-3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
05 - 2 cloves garlic, peeled
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
08 - 2-4 tbsp cold water, as needed

→ Garnish (optional)

09 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
11 - Chopped fresh parsley

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the edamame and cook for 4-5 minutes if frozen or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool slightly.
02 - In a food processor, combine the edamame, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and salt. Blend until very smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed.
03 - With the motor running, drizzle in cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until the hummus reaches your desired creamy consistency.
04 - Taste and adjust lemon juice or salt as needed.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds and parsley if desired. Serve with pita chips, raw vegetables, or as a sandwich spread.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The bright fresh flavor wakes up tired appetites and makes any snack spread feel special
  • It comes together faster than you can slice vegetables for dipping
  • The proteinrich edamame keeps you satisfied without that heavy feeling after snacking
02 -
  • Overblended garlic can turn bitter so add it to the bowl with other ingredients, not alone first
  • The hummus thickens in the refrigerator so make it slightly looser than your ideal texture
  • Frozen edamame works perfectly here and actually saves prep time since they are already partially cooked
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together more smoothly than cold ones straight from the fridge
  • If you do not have a food processor, a highpowered blender works but add extra water and pause frequently
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