Attention all you hummus lovers out there! I have honestly never tried a hummus I disliked and I have tried a lot of them. Last week while out of state, I picked up a readymade hummus at the local grocery, a hummus made primarily from edamame beans. I ate the whole thing. Honestly it was so good, I made it a meal. I decided to try and make it myself at home, (without all the additives and preservatives they put in the store bought brands) and after my second try, Success! Oh, so good, I will try and control myself and separate it into 4 servings this time... but no promises. I hope you like it as well. It is delicious, naturally lower in net carbs than typical garbanzo beans hummus, and a lighter flavor. I served it with my seed crackers.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups cooked shelled edamame (the young green version, not the black or yellow)
2 tsp almond butter or tahini
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 tsp sea salt
dash of dried crushed red pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp minced garlic
Cook edamame according to directions. I bought a frozen bag and simply boiled for about 6 minutes, drained then cooled. If you can find them already cooked, even better! Mix all ingredients in a blender, I used my nutribullet. Mix until good and creamy, shouldn't take more than a couple minutes. If too thick add a tablespoon of water at a time until you get the right consistency. This makes about 4 servings, approx. 130 calories ea, 6 net carbs. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups cooked shelled edamame (the young green version, not the black or yellow)
2 tsp almond butter or tahini
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 tsp sea salt
dash of dried crushed red pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp minced garlic
Cook edamame according to directions. I bought a frozen bag and simply boiled for about 6 minutes, drained then cooled. If you can find them already cooked, even better! Mix all ingredients in a blender, I used my nutribullet. Mix until good and creamy, shouldn't take more than a couple minutes. If too thick add a tablespoon of water at a time until you get the right consistency. This makes about 4 servings, approx. 130 calories ea, 6 net carbs. Enjoy!