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I love edamame. I especially like it shelled and frozen in a steam-able bag. It's low in fat and sodium, and a good source of protein, fiber, thiamine, iron, and Vitamin K. And it's super versatile: I like to add it to stir fry, soup, and salads.
Today I made it into a hummus. Yum.
Yes, it's green. But don't let that throw you. If you just can't get used to green hummus, I used the same recipe to make Mock Guac. Also yum.
What you'll need:
1 8 oz bag frozen edamame (shelled soy beans)
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp tahini (substitute peanut butter if you don't have any)
2 tsp Garlic & Herb Mrs Dash
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/4 cup water, or more
What you'll do:
Cook edamame according to package directions. (This is where the steam-able bag is so great: zap, done.) Then cool for at least 15 minutes. Add to bowl of food processor and pulse until crumbly looking. Add the next 6 ingredients and process until well combined, scraping sides often. With processor on, slowly add water until hummus is smooth and creamy. Serve with crackers, pita chips, or veggies. Also a great mayo substitute for sandwiches.
Enjoy.
Nutritional Info: Makes 7-8 generous servings (1/4 cup each) 95 calories per serving, 2 g pro, 5.6 g carbs, 6.5 g healthy fat
Mock Guac
What you'll need:
1 batch of edamame hummus - best if made the day prior as the hummus will tighten up a bit overnight and the "guac" will have a better consistency
1 Tbsp lime juice
1/4 onion, minced
1 Roma tomato, seeded and chopped fine
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
or 1 tsp dry cilantro
What you'll do:
Carefully stir the additional ingredients into the hummus. Serve with tortilla chips. Or a spoon. Just Kidding. I was testing to see if you read the whole post. :)