Name: Edamame Hummus
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 13 min
Ingredients: 500 g edamamme (shelled); 1 garlic clove; juice of 1 lemon (3-4 tbsp); 1/4 cup tahini; 1/4 cup water; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp chopped parsley; salt and pepper to taste

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There are times when the exasperation that accompanies finding food that your toddler will eat is simply too much. It seems like they only eat one or two things...over...and...over...again. How many plates of buttered pasta have you made? So, I set about finding a delicious new way to reinvent their favorite food and created a simple edamame hummus recipe. This recipe became one of our family's fave dips to enjoy.

edamame hummus on platter with pita chips and vegetables

When my girls were toddlers they loved shelled edamame. It was our go-to snack food - that turned into their favorite green vegetable. However, in my quest to keep my toddler's food more interesting, I decided to transform this humble pea into a garlicky edamame hummus.

Yes, it was taking a chance. Yes, it was messing with something that was working. Yes, it was challenging my toddler's tastebuds. Yes, it worked. edamame hummus became a delicious addition to our recipe repertoire. Who said that hummus has to be made solely from chickpeas? Our edamame hummus opened my kids up to a wonderful world of hummus combinations and as tween aged girls, it is still one of their favorite snacks.

Edamame Hummus

500g edamamme, shelled
1 garlic clove
juice of 1 lemon (3-4 tbsp)
¼ cup tahini
¼ cup water
3 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Steam the edamame until they are softened, but firm...approximately 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Toss edamame, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, water, olive oil, and parsley into a food processor (or blender) and give it a quick whizz.

Add an additional tablespoon of olive oil if the hummus is too thick.

Once the hummus is smooth, transfer it to a serving bowl. The hummus can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. If it becomes "tight" or too thick, stir in a little more water or oil.

We serve our edamame hummus as a dip for vegetables, and a spread for pita crackers and sandwiches. Our edamame hummus is another example of a twist on a classic recipe for families to make and enjoy at home.

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Edamame Hummus

A bright and flavourful edamame hummus, perfectly family friendly option.

Prep Time3

Cook Time10

Total Time13

Course: Appetizer, lunch

Cuisine: American, canadian

Keyword: edamame, hummus, vegetable dip

Servings: people

Calories: 451kcal

Author: Jen

Ingredients

500 g edamamme shelled
1 garlic clove
juice of 1 lemon 3-4 tbsp
¼ cup tahini
¼ cup water
3 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Steam the edamame until they are softened, but firm...approximately 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Toss edamame, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, water, olive oil and parsley into a food processor (or blender) and give it a quick whizz.
Add an additional tablespoon of olive oil if the hummus is too thick.
Once the hummus is smooth, transfer to a serving bowl. The hummus can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. If it becomes “tight” stir in a little more water or oil.