Spinach Garlic Edamame Hummus
Elevate your snack game with this vibrant Spinach Garlic Edamame Hummus—a nutrient-packed twist on a classic dip! Blending tender shelled edamame with fresh spinach leaves, creamy tahini, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic garlic, this wholesome recipe creates a velvety hummus that’s as delicious as it is healthy. Seasoned with earthy ground cumin and finished with optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, this green-hued delight is both eye-catching and full of flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect appetizer or spread for pita, veggie sticks, or wraps. With its high protein content and bold flavors, this hummus is a must-try for health-conscious food lovers seeking quick, easy, and plant-based recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Shelled edamame
- 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Bring a small pot of water to a boil and add the shelled edamame. Cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
In a food processor, combine the cooked edamame, fresh spinach leaves, tahini, olive oil, garlic cloves, lemon juice, water, salt, and ground cumin.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed to ensure everything is well incorporated.
Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, lemon juice, or water for your desired flavor and consistency.
If desired, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes on top for a touch of heat before serving.
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little extra olive oil if desired. Serve with vegetable sticks, pita chips, or as a spread in wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
177 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.0 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 258 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 621 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 2680.0 mg | 14889% | |
| Potassium | 294 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
