Nitrate & Nitrite Free Edamame Hummus

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 cups frozen shelled edamame
3 tbsp tahini
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
1 small garlic clove, roughly chopped
3 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
2–4 tbsp cold water, as needed
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For serving

1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
pita bread or vegetables, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the frozen edamame and cook for 3–4 minutes, until bright green and tender. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool to the touch.
2
Add the cooked edamame, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt to a food processor. Process for about 1 minute, until the mixture is roughly broken down.

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