Yeast Free Cilantro-Lime Edamame Hummus with Veggie Dippers
This vibrant, creamy dip swaps traditional chickpeas for edamame, giving you a bright green spread packed with plant-based protein and a fresh, zesty flavor that's genuinely hard to stop eating. The combination of fresh lime juice, cilantro, and a touch of cumin makes every bite feel lively and a little unexpected — in the best possible way. Because the whole recipe is built around whole, simple ingredients like edamame, tahini, and olive oil, there's no need to scan labels for hidden additives or fermented ingredients that can sneak into store-bought dips. Everything comes together in a food processor in just a few minutes, making it one of those recipes that feels impressive but barely requires any effort. The colorful spread of carrot sticks, cucumber spears, and bell pepper strips alongside the hummus turns it into a snack board that looks as good as it tastes. A final drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes give it that polished, ready-to-serve finish that makes it equally at home at a casual weeknight snack or a party spread.
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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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