Edamame Pesto Hummus (high protein!)
If classic hummus and fresh pesto had a baby, this would be it. This Edamame Pesto Hummus is creamy, herby, and packed with protein—perfect for spreading, dipping, or spooning on just about everything.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces shelled edamame (defrosted from frozen)*
- 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans (including the liquid)
- 2 handfuls fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 green chili pepper or jalapeno, deseeded
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos (sub tamari)
- ½ teapoons garlic powder
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ½-¾ teaspoon salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the edamame, garbanzo beans with the liquid, basil, tahini, green chili pepper or jalapeño, coconut aminos (or tamari), garlic powder, the juice of one lemon, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed. This hummus is good chunky or smooth, so process it to whichever texture you prefer.
- Taste and adjust the salt or lemon juice to your preference. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a dip, spread, or bowl topper!
Notes
*EDAMAME NOTE: You can find refrigerated edamame in some stores and that would be perfect for this recipe. Otherwise, frozen and defrosted works great. I like to soak my edamame in hot water for 5-10 minutes before making this and that is usually enough.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings 12.0 | |
| Amount Per Serving 4 tablespoons | |
| calories 87 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 4 g | 6 % |
| Saturated Fat 1 g | 3 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium 344 mg | 14 % |
| Potassium 75 mg | 2 % |
| Total Carbohydrate 9 g | 3 % |
| Dietary Fiber 3 g | 13 % |
| Sugars 1 g | |
| Protein 5 g | 10 % |
| Vitamin A | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 3 % |
| Calcium | 4 % |
| Iron | 8 % |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on the specific ingredients, brands, and measurements you use, as well as any variations in preparation. Use a nutrition calculator or app to get the most accurate info for your needs. | |