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Edamame Hummus
Prep time: 10 minutes
Recipe makes: 2-4 servings of 2 tablespoons per person)
What you need:
- 1-1/2 c. frozen shelled edamame
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbs. olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
Equipment and supplies:
- Medium pot
- Blender or food processor
What to do:
- Cook edamame in a pot of boiling water for about 5 minutes. Drain.
- Place edamame, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, pepper, and cumin into the bowl of a food processor or blender. Process until smooth, about 5 minutes, stopping halfway through to scrape down the side of the bowl. If necessary, add a little water to loosen up the hummus a bit.
- Sprinkle with extra cumin for garnish. Serve with fresh cut-up vegetables — try carrots, bell peppers, celery, and broccoli — for dipping.
Nutritional analysis (per serving):
- 140 calories
- 6g protein
- 9g fat
- 1g sat. fat
- 8g carbohydrate
- 3g fiber
- 0mg cholesterol
- 25mg sodium
- 1g sugars
Serves: 2-4
Serving size: 2 tablespoons
Reviewed by: Meredith Parkinson, RD, LDN
Date reviewed: November 2015
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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