Chicken Free Cilantro-Lime Edamame Hummus with Veggie Dippers
This vibrant, plant-based dip swaps out the usual chickpeas for edamame, giving you a creamy, protein-packed spread with a bright green color that practically jumps off the table. Fresh lime juice and a generous handful of cilantro bring a zesty, herbaceous punch, while tahini and cumin add that deep, nutty backbone you want in a great hummus. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in minutes — just cook the edamame, blend everything until silky smooth, and you're done. Crisp carrot sticks, cool cucumber spears, and sweet red bell pepper strips make the perfect dippers, turning this into a snack or appetizer that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from poultry, so there's no label-checking or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, feel-good cooking. A drizzle of good olive oil on top before serving takes it from casual snack to something you'd genuinely be proud to set out for guests.
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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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