Edamame Hummus

 I am a huuuuuuge fan of hummus and can pretty much put it on any dinner dish and be completely satisfied. Actually, if you are someone who doesn’t eat cheese, hummus is a great alternative to add some creaminess to your meal.

This recipe substitutes edamame for chickpeas so you still get the protein, but with a kiss of green J

Ingredients:

-         500g (1 bag) frozen organic shelled edamame

-         2 garlic cloves

-         3-4 tbsp fresh lemon juice

-         ¼ cup of tahini

-         2-4 tbsp water to thin as needed

-         1/2- 1 tsp fine grain sea salt or to taste

-         ¼ tsp ground coriander

-         1/8^th tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

-         Garnish: Smoked paprika, freshly ground black pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Edamame

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Directions:

1-     Thawed edamame- simmer in a pot of water until heated (follow instructions on bag). Rinse and drain before using. You can remove the skins for a smoother spread, but it is not necessary. Set aside a few beans for garnish **

2-     With motor turning on food processor, drop in 2 garlic cloves to mince.

3-     Add edamame to processor and process until somewhat smooth

4-     Add lemon juice, tahini and water and process again until smooth.

5-     Add salt to taste along with optional cayenne pepper, paprika and black pepper. Process until combined.

6-     Serve and garnish as you see fit. Serve with crackers, chips, pita… anything.