BHA & BHT Free Cilantro-Lime Edamame Hummus with Veggie Dippers
This vibrant, creamy dip swaps out chickpeas for edamame, giving you a bright green spread packed with plant protein and a fresh, zesty flavor that's genuinely hard to stop eating. Fresh lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and tahini do all the heavy lifting here, creating layers of flavor without a single processed additive in sight. That matters more than you might think — many store-bought dips and spreads quietly contain preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, and they can be surprisingly tricky to avoid. Making this at home means every ingredient is exactly what it says it is: whole, recognizable, and clean. The food processor does most of the work, and a quick boil of frozen edamame is all the prep you really need before everything comes together in minutes. Carrot sticks, cucumber spears, and red bell pepper strips round it out into a snack or appetizer that looks stunning on the table and disappears fast. Whether you're serving it at a gathering or just keeping a bowl in the fridge for the week, this one earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
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4 servings
For the hummus
- 2 cups frozen shelled edamame
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp tahini
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 2–4 tbsp water, as needed
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For serving
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 medium persian cucumbers, sliced into spears
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
Instructions
- 1
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add the frozen edamame and cook for 3–4 minutes, until bright green and tender. Drain well and let cool for 2 minutes.
- 2
Add the cooked edamame, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, tahini, cumin, and salt to a food processor. Process for about 1 minute, scraping down the sides halfway through, until the mixture is mostly smooth.
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