Pecan Free Cilantro-Lime Edamame Hummus with Veggie Dippers
This vibrant, creamy dip swaps out the usual chickpeas for edamame, giving you a hummus that's bright green, protein-packed, and genuinely exciting to set out on a table. Fresh lime juice and a generous handful of cilantro bring a zesty, herbaceous punch that makes every scoop feel like a little celebration. Tahini and cumin round out the flavor with a nutty, earthy depth, while a drizzle of good olive oil on top makes it look like something straight off a restaurant menu. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in just a few minutes — cook the edamame, blend everything until silky smooth, and you're basically done. Carrot sticks, cucumber spears, and crisp red bell pepper strips make the perfect crunchy vehicles for scooping, and the color contrast alone is enough to make people stop and ask what they're eating. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, you never have to second-guess what's in the bowl or worry about hidden additives sneaking in from store-bought versions. It's the kind of snack that disappears fast, so you might want to double the batch.
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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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