Edamame Spread

Published: September 11, 2012

YIELD: 4 Serves
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PREP TIME: 15 min
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COOK TIME: 30 min

Ingredients

	Coarse salt and ground pepper
2	cups frozen shelled edamame
3	large garlic cloves, peeled
1	teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 to 2	tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1	teaspoon olive oil
	Radishes (or other vegetables) and rice crackers, for serving

Directions

1.In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the edamame and garlic until edamame are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.

2. In a food processor, puree edamame, garlic, lemon zest and juice, oil, and 1/2 cup water until very smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl. If needed, thin by adding water one tablespoon at a time. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 day. (If needed, add additional water.) Serve with radishes and crackers.