Creamy Edamame Hummus Dip (Printable)

A vibrant, creamy dip made with steamed edamame, tahini, lemon, and garlic. Vegan, gluten-free, and ready in 15 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Edamame

01 - 2 cups shelled edamame, fresh or frozen

→ Base & Flavorings

02 - 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
03 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
04 - 2-3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
05 - 2 cloves garlic, peeled
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
08 - 2-4 tbsp cold water, as needed

→ Garnish (optional)

09 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
11 - Chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the edamame and cook for 4-5 minutes if frozen or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool slightly.
02 - In a food processor, combine the edamame, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and salt. Blend until very smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed.
03 - With the motor running, drizzle in cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until the hummus reaches your desired creamy consistency.
04 - Taste and adjust lemon juice or salt as needed to balance flavors.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds and parsley if desired. Serve with pita chips, raw vegetables, or as a sandwich spread.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The edamame creates a lighter, protein-packed alternative to chickpeas that wont leave you feeling weighed down even after generous scooping.
  • Its one of those rare crowd-pleasers that satisfies both adventurous eaters and picky snackers without requiring exotic ingredients or complicated techniques.
02 -
  • Overprocessing can make edamame hummus slightly bitter, so stop blending once you reach a smooth consistency rather than letting the machine run continuously.
  • Chilling the hummus for at least an hour before serving allows the flavors to meld together and develop a more complex profile than freshly made dip.
03 -
  • For an ultra-silky restaurant-quality finish, remove the thin outer membranes from the edamame after cooking, which takes extra time but eliminates any trace of graininess.
  • Warming your tahini slightly before measuring makes it pour more easily and blend more thoroughly into the mixture without clumping.
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