Seed Oil 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 feels anything but ordinary. Extra virgin olive oil does all the heavy lifting here — no canola, no sunflower, no mystery blends — so every silky, garlicky bite is made with a fat you can actually feel good about. Fresh lime juice and a generous handful of cilantro give it a punchy, almost citrusy lift, while tahini and cumin round things out with a warm, nutty depth. A food processor and a few minutes of hands-on time is genuinely all it takes to get from frozen edamame to a smooth, scoopable dip that holds its shape beautifully. The rainbow of carrot sticks, cucumber spears, and bell pepper strips alongside keeps the whole spread clean and colorful without any processed crackers or packaged sides to second-guess. It's the kind of snack board that looks impressive at a party but is secretly effortless to pull together on a weeknight.
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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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