I have a love for fancy hummus recipes, like my avocado hummus or white bean hummus, the possibilities are endless. But in a world where we all look for more complete proteins on our plate, then edamame hummus comes in very handy.
What Is Edamame Hummus?
Edamame hummus is a creamy dip that uses all the same basic ingredients as classic hummus, but instead of using chickpeas, it’s made from edamame. Edamame, also called soybeans or soy beans are the seeds that are used to make soy milk and many other soya products. The food purists will say this is not traditional hummus, and they’d be right. But call it as you like, edamame dip or hummus, this is honestly so good and so hard to tell that this recipe is chickpea-free! I am sure nobody will complain about its name once they’ve tried it.
Ingredients and Substitutions
All you need to make a smooth, creamy hummus is a food processor or Vitamix blender and the ingredients below:
Shelled Edamame – I buy frozen shelled edamame. They look like vibrant-green beans. Thaw them at room temperature in a bowl for a few hours but don’t cook them. Tahini – Feel free to use unhulled tahini or hulled tahini for less bitterness in the hummus. For a sesame-free version, replace the tahini with plant-based Greek-style yogurt. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – It can be replaced with avocado oil or flavorsome oils, like peanut or sesame oil, if you like their flavor. Garlic Cloves – or garlic powder. Salt and Pepper – to taste Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice – for a citrus-free version, skip the lemon juice and add 1-2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar. Cilantro – or Parsley, but I love cilantro with edamame. Ground Cumin – for flavor. Iced Water – to thin out the dip
How To Make Edamame Hummus
It’s super simple to whip up this creamy, garlicky, high-protein edamame hummus recipe.
Adjusting The Hummus
You can’t fail hummus because you can always adjust it by adding more of the below ingredients to adjust its taste.
Iced Water – to thin out Ice Cubes – surprisingly, adding an ice cube in hummus gives it a lovely creamy texture. Tahini – to add a smooth, rich texture. Greek Yogurt – To lighten it up, increase the smooth texture, and add proteins.
Serving
This dip is a high-protein healthy snack or appetizer perfect for dipping raw veggies like:
Celery Cucumber Radish Carrots
You can also use this as a high-protein spread into sandwiches or wraps for a tasty vegetarian lunch. You can also serve it with:
Crackers – like my Sunflower Seed Crackers Corn Chips Baked Pita Chips Grissini
More Healthy Dip Recipes
If you like simple, healthy dips, you’ll love these other recipes:
