
Yield: ~2 cups
Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups shelled edamame (thawed if frozen)
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt, to taste
- Cold water, as needed (about ¼–½ cup)
Instructions
- Boil edamame in salted water for 3–4 minutes until bright green and tender. Drain well.
- Add warm edamame to a food processor.
- Add tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt.
- Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides.
- With the processor running, slowly add cold water until the hummus becomes light, fluffy, and creamy.
- Taste and adjust salt or lemon as needed.
Serving Ideas
- Spread on toast or sandwiches
- Dip for veggies or pita
- Dollop on grain bowls or salads
Tips for Extra Fluffiness
- Blend longer than you think (1–2 full minutes).
- Use cold water at the end for an airy texture.
- Warm edamame blends smoother than cold.