Description
This Cilantro Edamame Hummus recipe is a flavorful twist on traditional hummus, incorporating the freshness of cilantro and the nuttiness of edamame. It’s creamy, zesty, and perfect for dipping or spreading on your favorite snacks.
Ingredients
For the Hummus:
- 1 (12 ounce) package frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup tahini
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup packed cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Edamame: Place edamame into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook until tender, about 5 minutes; drain.
- Prepare the Hummus: Purée garlic in a food processor until minced. Add drained edamame, tahini, water, cilantro, lemon juice, olive oil, kosher salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper; blend until smooth.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
