Thursday, January 17, 2008

Snack / Appetizer - Edamame Hummus

Edamame Hummus -Ellie Krieger, The Food Network

-2 cups shelled edamame, cooked according to package directions
-1 cup silken tofu, briefly drained of excess liquid
-1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
-3 cloves garlic
-1/4 cup olive oil
-1/3 cup lemon juice, plus more, to taste
-1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, plus more, for garnish

Set 1 tablespoon of edamame aside for a garnish. Place the rest of the edamame, tofu, salt, garlic, oil, lemon juice, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin in the bowl of a food processor and process until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper, plus more lemon juice, if desired. Remove to a serving bowl and garnish with reserved edamame, and some cumin.


Thanks for another great find Mara!

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