Edamame Hummus
1 package (12 ounces) frozen shelled edamame
2 cloves garlic, peeled
½ cup tahini
½ cup water
½ cup packed cilantro leaves
½ cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛-¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Place the edamame in a large pot and cover with lightly salted water. Cook over medium-high heat until tender, about 5 minutes; drain.
Purée garlic in a food processor. Add cooked edamame, tahini, water, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, cumin and cayenne pepper; blend until smooth. Serve or chill for several hours for optimal flavor.
Serves eight.
Nutrition values per serving: 207 calories, 16 g fat (2 g saturated), 10 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 10 g protein, 0 cholesterol, 256 mg sodium.
Personal chef Courtney Matheson, Wilmington, North Carolina