Cilantro Edamame Hummus

“Traditionally made with chickpeas, this hummus has a new twist using shelled edamame. Serve with pita chips or celery sticks.”

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves

• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Place edamame into a large pot and cover with salted water. Place over medium-low heat, bring to a simmer, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes; drain.
2. Puree garlic in food processor until minced. Add edamame, tahini, water, cilantro, lemon juice, olive oil, kosher salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper; blend until smooth.