Edamame Hummus

Name: Edamame Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 cups.
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) frozen shelled edamame, thawed; 1/2 cup tahini; 1/2 cup water; 1/3 to 1/2 cup lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup minced fresh mint; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; Assorted fresh vegetables; Rice crackers

We love hummus at our house. This recipe is a scrumptious and refreshing twist on an old favorite, and it's a wonderful way to incorporate healthy soy into our diets. —Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1/2 cup tahini
1/2 cup water
1/3 to 1/2 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
Assorted fresh vegetables
Rice crackers

Directions

Microwave edamame, covered, on high until tender, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a food processor; add remaining ingredients. Process until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Serve with assorted fresh vegetables and rice crackers.

Test Kitchen tips

Edamame—soybeans that are harvested early, before the beans become hard—are a popular Asian food. The young beans are parboiled and frozen to retain their freshness. Look for them in the freezer section of grocery and health food stores.

Known as a good source of fiber, protein, calcium and vitamin C, edamame are a tasty addition to soups, salads and main dishes. They are also delicious eaten alone as a healthy snack.