Edamame Hummus
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Hummus is one of my favorite appetizers. There are so many delicious, but unhealthy appetizers out there that it can be frustrating to find a clean, healthy snack. Not so for hummus, especially when eaten with fresh vegetables.
Hummus is traditionally made with chickpeas, tahini (sesame paste) and olive oil. All three are powerhouse nutritional choices, especially when paired with fresh vegetables. You can substitute a variety of beans for chickpeas. In this fusion edamame hummus recipe I use edamame instead of chickpeas.
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Hummus is traditionally made with chickpeas, tahini (sesame paste) and olive oil. All three are powerhouse nutritional choices, especially when paired with fresh vegetables. You can substitute a variety of beans for chickpeas. In this fusion edamame hummus recipe I use edamame instead of chickpeas.
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Adding beans to your diet adds fiber, protein and other essential nutrients. One of the common dietary practices among Blue Zone inhabitants is they all eat a cup of beans a day. Eating hummus regularly is an easy and delicious way to add more beans to your diet.Edamame Hummus Ingredients
The ingredients for Edamame Hummus is very similar to traditional hummus and includes olive oil, garlic, tahini, lemon juice and cumin. You swap out edamame for the traditional chickpeas, skip the cumin and lean into traditionally Japanese flavorings of ginger, soy sauce and toasted sesame seed oil. I also add a large handful of cilantro for both flavor and color. I kept the flavorings light. You could increase the quantities for more intense flavor. Or you could even add a spoonful of prepared wasabi paste if you want to add a little heat.
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Soom Tahini is my favorite brand of tahini. It is made with just sesame seeds and no additives and has a delicious sesame taste. Similar to organic peanut butter, Soom separates and needs to be stirred before using. I find Soom stirs a little easier than most tahini. I use it for all my hummus recipes.More Hummus Recipes
In addition to this Edamame hummus recipe, here are three additional hummus recipes to add to your repertoire.Layered Artichoke and Lemon Hummus
Sweet Potato Hummus with Caramelized Shallots
Almond Hummus
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This good-for-you edamame hummus is addictively tasty. I merge the ingredients of traditional hummus with some distinctly Asian flavors. The result is a light and delicious appetizer perfect for dipping fresh crudite or rice crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: about 3 cups 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 12-ounce bag frozen, shell edamame
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 1” knob of fresh ginger, peeled
- 1 large handful cilantro, stems included
- 1/4 cup tahini, I like Soom tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 T white miso
- 1 T soy sauce
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for garnish
- 1 T toasted sesame seed oil,
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the frozen edamame in salted water to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a food processor, process the garlic, ginger and cilantro to finely minced.
- Add drained edamame, tahini, lemon juice, miso and soy sauce. Process until finely minced and combined.
- With the food processor running, slowly add the olive oil, sesame oil, kosher salt and pepper and process for a couple minutes. While the food processor is running, slowly add about 1/2 cup of ice water and process for 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Turn out hummus into a bowl and use the back of a spoon to swirl the top. Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve with fresh crudite and rice crackers.
Notes
This recipe is flavorful, but not intensely flavored. You can add more garlic, ginger, soy sauce and even some prepared wasabi if you want a more full flavored or spicy version.
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