Add a little more protein to your regular hummus and make this delicious Edamame Herb Hummus for a healthy and filling snack option your family will love.
15ouncecanned chick peasgarbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2cupsshelled edamamecooked and cooled
1/4cupfresh herbsI used chives, basil, oregano
3tablespoonswatermore if needed
Instructions
In a food processor, cream tahini and lemon juice for one minute. Scrape sides and blend for another 30 seconds. This will create a fluffy creamy blend that is light in color.
Add garlic, olive oil, salt and cumin. Blend for 1 minute. Scrape sides and then blend another 30 seconds.
Add half of the drained and rinsed chickpeas. Blend for 1 minute. Scrap sides and add remaining chickpeas. Blend for 2 more minutes until smooth and creamy.
Add edamame and herbs, process until smooth.
Scrape the sides once more, turn the food processor on, and while its running add water, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve desired smoothness and consistency.
Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of paprika, or toasted pine nuts, if desired. Store hummus in air tight container in refrigerator for up to one week.