Description
A quick and creamy Edamame Hummus packed with protein and fresh basil, perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Shelled Edamame (Cooked varieties recommended)
- 1 cup Chickpeas (Canned for convenience)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Use raw for intensity or roasted for sweetness)
- 1 cup Fresh Basil (Can substitute with parsley)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (Fresh juice preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt (Adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Pepper (Omit for a milder dip)
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (For oil-free option, use aquafaba)
- 1 pack Pita Bread or Chips (Also great with fresh veggies)
Instructions
- Reserve about 1 tablespoon each of the shelled edamame and chickpeas for garnish.
- In a food processor, combine the remaining shelled edamame, chickpeas, garlic, fresh basil, sea salt, and pepper. Pulse until creamy.
- With the processor running, drizzle in the olive oil and blend until silky smooth.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with reserved edamame and chickpeas. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg