Edamame Hummus

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1 lb. frozen edamame, shelled and unsalted
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 tbsp. tahini
• 2 small garlic cloves, peeled
• 3 tsp. olive oil
• 6 tbsp. water
• 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 3 sprigs fresh parsley or cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

. Cook the edamame in boiling water until just tender, about 10 minutes. Strain.
2. In a blender or food processor, blend edamame with remaining ingredients until smooth. (Hummus can be refrigerated and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.)

Serve with: pretzel chips and snap peas for dipping, plus homemade trail mix using your favorite unsalted nuts (like cashews, pine nuts), dried fruit (like cherries, mango pieces) and sunflower seeds