Edamame Hummus

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Edamame Hummus

Edamame is more commonly known as a soybean. In Asia, soybeans have been used for over two thousand years as a major source of protein. The pods are lightly boiled in salted water, and then the seeds are squeezed directly from the pods into the mouth with the fingers. Using soybeans instead of chickpeas to make this hummus I guess you can say is Asian-Middle Eastern fusion. Serve this as a dip or for lunch with crudites for a low carb meal.

Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 1/4 cup • Points +: 3 pts • Smart Points: 3 

Calories: 107.4 • Fat: 6.7 g • Carb: 7.2 g • Fiber: 3.8 g • Protein: 6.1 g • Sugar: 0.5 g Sodium: 11.4 mg

1 1/2 cups edamame (green soy beans) cooked and shelled

1/4 cup water plus more if needed

1 tsp lemon zest

juice of one lemon

1 clove garlic, crushed

Kosher salt to taste

pepper

2 tsp olive oil

black and white sesame seeds as a garnish (optional) 

Directions: