Edamame Hummus Dip (Printable)

Vibrant creamy dip made with blended edamame, tahini, and lemon. A fresh, vegan twist perfect for appetizers and snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Edamame

01 - 2 cups shelled edamame, fresh or frozen

→ Base & Flavorings

02 - 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
03 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
04 - 2–3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
05 - 2 cloves garlic, peeled
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
08 - 2–4 tbsp cold water (as needed)

→ Garnish (optional)

09 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
11 - Chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the edamame and cook for 4–5 minutes if frozen or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool slightly.
02 - In a food processor, combine the edamame, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and salt. Blend until very smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed.
03 - With the motor running, drizzle in cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until the hummus reaches your desired creamy consistency.
04 - Taste and adjust lemon juice or salt as needed.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds and parsley if desired. Serve with pita chips, raw vegetables, or as a sandwich spread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The edamame creates a lighter, protein-packed alternative that wont leave you feeling heavy like some bean dips can.
  • It takes less than 15 minutes to make but looks impressively gourmet when friends drop by unexpectedly.
02 -
  • Blending the hummus for at least 3 full minutes makes it incomparably creamier than the quick 30-second blend I mistakenly did the first time.
  • Adding the water with the processor running rather than all at once prevents the dreaded lumpy texture that plagued my early attempts.
03 -
  • Starting with warm edamame rather than cold helps create a smoother blend and requires less liquid to achieve the perfect consistency.
  • The back of a spoon can create an artful swirl in the surface before drizzling oil, making your homemade hummus look professionally plated with minimal effort.
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