Edamame Hummus
Edamame blended with tahini and lemon into a bright green, protein-rich dip for vegetables or pita.
Ingredients
- 250 g Edamame
- 3 tbsp Tahini
- 1 Lemon
- 1 clove Garlic
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
- ½ tsp Ground cumin (optional)
- 2 Pita (optional)
Method
- Boil the edamame for 4 minutes until tender, then drain and cool under cold water.
- While the edamame boils, juice the lemon and peel the garlic.
- While the edamame boils, warm the pita in a dry pan or hot oven until soft and lightly toasted.
- Blitz the cooled edamame with the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and a splash of water until smooth.
- Scrape the hummus into a bowl, swirl the olive oil over the top, and serve alongside the warm pita.
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About Edamame Hummus
Edamame hummus is a green-hued riff on the classic Levantine chickpea dip, swapping young soybeans for the usual base while keeping the defining supporting cast of tahini, lemon, and garlic. The result sits somewhere between traditional hummus and a fresh herb dip: brighter and grassier than the chickpea version, with the sesame paste still lending its characteristic nutty depth and creamy body. It's a quick, blender-driven dip that comes together in about twelve minutes.
The flavor leans fresh and lively — the edamame gives it a clean, faintly sweet vegetal note, the lemon and garlic sharpen it, and a little cumin adds warmth underneath. Because soybeans are higher in protein than chickpeas, this version is more filling than it looks, which makes it a useful snack rather than just a nibble. Finished with a swirl of olive oil and served with warm pita or raw vegetables, it works as an appetizer, a lunchbox spread, or part of a mezze-style table. Boiling the edamame briefly and shocking it cold before blending keeps that vivid green color from dulling, so the dip looks as fresh as it tastes.
Edamame Hummus: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Edamame Hummus?
A serving has about 213 calories — 9.7g protein, 9.1g carbs, 16.8g fat, 4.5g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Edamame Hummus gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Pita. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Edamame Hummus?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out extra-virgin olive oil, ground cumin, pita — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Edamame Hummus make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.