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Edamame Hummus

Hummus with edamame, cilantro, tahini a unique dip to make in less time. This chickpea free hummus is so tasty and so untraditional, you will love it as much as you do the regular hummus.
Course Appetizer, Dip, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Fusion, Healthy, Mediterranean
Keyword Cilantro, Edamame, Edamame hummus, garlic, lemons, olive oil, sesame seeds, tahini
Servings 2 cups
Author hameesha

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups Edamame (in pods) frozen/thawed
  • 1 cup Cilantro fresh
  • ⅓ cup Tahini
  • 1 Jalepeno de seed for less spice
  • 1 Lemon
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • ½ tsp Cumin powder
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4-6 tbsp Cold Water
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste
  • ½ tsp Pepper powder

Instructions

To Prepare Tahini

  • Roast ⅓ cup sesame seeds and grind into a smooth paste with ¼ cup olive oil.

To Prepare Hummus

  • If using frozen edamame in pods cook them in boiling water for 5 - 6 minutes and let them cool completely. Peel the edamame beans from their pods.
  • Add tahini and all the ingredients and blend into a smooth paste. Add 4 - 6 tbsps of cold water as needed while blending.
  • Spread the hummus in a plate and garnish with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve with sliced crisp vegatables and crackers or pita bread.