Prep time: 10 minutes

Recipe makes: 2-4 servings of 2 tablespoons per person)

Ingredients:

• 1½ c. frozen shelled edamame
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbs. olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• ½ tsp. cumin

Equipment and supplies:

• Medium pot
• Blender or food processor

Instructions:

1. Cook edamame in a pot of boiling water for about 5 minutes. Drain.
2. 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.
3. Sprinkle with extra cumin for garnish. Serve with fresh cut-up vegetables — try carrots, bell peppers, celery, and broccoli — for dipping.

Reviewed by: Meredith Parkinson, RD

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