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, optional; Assorted fresh vegetables; Rice crackers

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 3 cups.

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, optional
Assorted fresh vegetables
Rice crackers

Directions

1. Microwave edamame, covered, on high until tender, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a food processor; add tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic, salt, oil, mint and, if desired, peppers. Process until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Serve with assorted fresh vegetables and rice crackers.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 166 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 167mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

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