Vegetarian Cilantro-Lime Edamame Hummus with Veggie Dippers
This vibrant, plant-based dip swaps the usual chickpeas for edamame, giving you a hummus that's creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor from real lime juice and a generous handful of cilantro. Tahini and cumin round out the base while a drizzle of good olive oil on top makes it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in just minutes, which means you can have a genuinely impressive spread on the table without much effort at all. Colorful carrot sticks, crisp cucumber spears, and sweet red bell pepper strips make the perfect dippers — no chips required, though nobody's stopping you. It's the kind of snack or starter that disappears fast at a party, and it works just as well as a weekday afternoon pick-me-up straight from the fridge. Every ingredient is straightforwardly plant-based, so there's no label-reading stress — just fresh, whole foods doing exactly what they're supposed to do.
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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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