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