Gut Friendly Cilantro-Lime Edamame Hummus with Veggie Dippers

Total time20 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time5 min

Gut Friendly Cilantro-Lime Edamame Hummus with Veggie Dippers

This vibrant, plant-forward dip swaps traditional chickpeas for edamame, giving you a creamy, protein-rich base that's genuinely easier on digestion. Fresh lime juice and a generous handful of cilantro brighten every bite, while tahini and a touch of cumin add that satisfying depth you want in a good dip. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in just minutes, making it as practical as it is delicious. Paired with crisp carrots, cool cucumber spears, and sweet red bell pepper strips, you get a snack that's as colorful as it is nourishing. Every ingredient here is whole, recognizable, and chosen with a sensitive gut in mind — no mystery additives, no processed fillers, just clean, real food. It works equally well as a party spread or a quiet afternoon snack, and the leftovers keep beautifully in the fridge for easy grazing throughout the week.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the hummus

2 cups frozen shelled edamame
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
Extra Virgin Olive Oil FIELD DAY OLIVE OIL EXTRA VIRGIN Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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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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