Vibrant Creamy Edamame Hummus (Printable)

Vibrant dip blending edamame with tahini, lemon, and garlic for a fresh twist on classic Middle Eastern flavors.

# What You 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

# Steps:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • The color alone is enough to make anyone reach for a chip - its that perfect jade green that signals freshness before you even take a bite.
  • Its protein-packed nature means you can indulge guilt-free while feeling surprisingly satisfied compared to traditional dips.
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  • Cold edamame will seize up your tahini and create a lumpy mess - always make sure your beans are at room temperature before blending.
  • The hummus will thicken considerably after refrigeration, so make it slightly thinner than you think you want it.
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  • The food processor does most of the work, but for truly restaurant-quality smoothness, process for a full 2 minutes longer than you think necessary while slowly adding the olive oil.
  • If youre serving this at a gathering, keep a small pitcher of olive oil and lemon wedges nearby to refresh the dip halfway through - a quick drizzle and squeeze brings it right back to life.
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