Pork Free Cilantro-Lime Edamame Hummus with Veggie Dippers
This vibrant, creamy dip swaps out chickpeas for edamame, giving you a bright green hummus that's packed with plant-based protein and a fresh, zesty flavor you won't find in any store-bought tub. Fresh lime juice and a generous handful of cilantro do the heavy lifting here, cutting through the richness of tahini and olive oil with a citrusy punch that makes every bite feel alive. A touch of garlic and ground cumin round things out, adding just enough depth without overwhelming the clean, grassy notes of the edamame. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in minutes — cook the edamame, blend, drizzle, done. Served alongside crisp carrot sticks, cool cucumber spears, and sweet red bell pepper strips, it's a snack spread that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of pork and pork-derived products, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, feel-good cooking. Whether you're setting it out for a crowd or keeping it all to yourself for weekday snacking, this hummus is the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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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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