Edamame Hummus
Learn how to make edamame hummus with this easy recipe! Edamame hummus is a delicious, healthy appetizer or snack. Vegan, gluten free and nut free.
Updated by Kathryne Taylor on August 29, 2024
Minneapolis is one delicious city. I havenโt unpacked my bags yet, but I have a list of recipe ideas from the past week and canโt wait to recreate them. Letโs procrastinate on unpacking and catching up on emails for a bit longer and talk about a much more pressing matterโedamame hummus. Have you tried it yet?
I got a taste of edamame hummus at a nearby sushi restaurant recently, then I discovered a tubbed version at Trader Joeโs, and then I had to make some myself. Itโs rich, lemony, and high in protein (so is the traditional chickpea kind). Itโs green, too, thanks to the edamame, which are green soybeans. I buy frozen, shelled edamame and defrost them in a pot of boiling water.
The word โhummusโ is derived from the Arabic word for chickpeas, so this chickpea-free hummus is quite untraditional. To balance edamameโs very green flavor and fibrous texture, I had to use a little more tahini, lemon juice and water than my go-to herbed hummus recipe.
Combined with crisp veggies or whole-grain crackers, edamame hummus is a delicious, healthy snack or appetizer.ย ย If you need a break from standard hummus (horrors!), please give this one a shot! Iโll be sharing a fun appetizer concept featuring this hummus in a couple of days.
Edamame Hummus
Learn how to make edamame hummus with this easy recipe! Serve it with sliced crisp vegetables, crackers or pita bread for a delicious, healthy appetizer or snack. Recipe yields about 2 cups hummus.
Ingredients
- โ cup tahini
- โ cup lemon juice (about 2 to 3 lemons)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
- 1 medium clove garlic, roughly chopped
- ยฝ teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
- ยฝ cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1 ยฝ cups shelled edamame (10 ounces), preferably organic, defrosted if frozen*
- 2 to 4 tablespoons water, as necessary
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In the bowl of your food processor or high-powered blender (i.e. Vitamix or Blendtec), combine the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and salt. Process for about 1ยฝ minutes, pausing to scrape down the sides and base of the bowl as necessary, until the mixture is well blended.
- Add the cilantro and process for about 1 minute, pausing to scrape down the bowl as necessary, until the herbs have blended into the mixture and the mixture is nice and smooth.
- Add half of the edamame to the food processor, plus 2 tablespoons water, and process for 1 minute. Scrape down the bowl, then add the remaining edamame and process until the hummus is thick and quite smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes more. If your hummus is too thick or chunky, run the food processor while drizzling in 1 to 2 tablespoons more water, as necessary, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste and blend in additional salt if the hummus doesnโt taste awesome yet (I usually add another ยผ teaspoon). Scrape the hummus into a small serving bowl. Lightly drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with some additional cilantro leaves and a few sesame seeds, if desired. Leftover hummus keeps well, chilled, for 4 to 6 days.
Notes
Recipe inspire by Blue Sushi. Adapted from my green goddess hummus, which is available on the blog and in my cookbook.ย
Tahini notes: Tahini varies quite a bit by brand. My current favorite is Trader Joeโs brand. I have also enjoyed Whole Foods 365 in the past.
*How to defrost edamame:ย Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the frozen edamame and simmer until warmed through (about 4 to 6 minutes). Drain well and let cool on a plate for at least 5 minutes before using.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionistโs advice. See our full nutrition disclosure here.
Looking forward to trying this!
Where did you eat when you were in Minneapolis? What did you do? I moved to Minneapolis a couple years ago and I LOVE it. Such an underrated city.
Hey, Kate! I wrote a bit more about my trip to Minneapolis in an earlier post. I adored my trip and the small slice of the city I got to experience!
Agreed! Itโs a fun city, if I do say so myself. :) Glad you were able to visit, and good choice in Hola Arepa. Did you get to Tongue in Cheek for their veg tasting menu? If you get back, I highly recommend it!
I cannot WAIT to try this. I love hummus and I love edamame so the two together? Wow, so excited. Thanks for the great recipe.
Youโre welcome, Esther! I hope you get to try it.
This is off topic, I have been enjoying so many of your recipes lately! I just made your chimichurri sauce, and have been having it on all our grilled veggies and my second batch I mixed with a can of chickpeas. I love the cookbook, too, and have made lots of recipes from it! Big thank you from my family.
Iโm so glad, Lori!
I LOVE edamame hummus! Been making it for years. Itโs such a fun alternative to the chickpea version! (I usually defrost the beans by just running them under hot water in a colander โ saves using a pot.)
Ooh, even easier!
Thisssss is so gorgeous! And a perfectly delicious way to use up frozen edamame!
Exactly! I feel like I always have a bag hanging around in the back of my freezer.
Hi Kate, Iโve made this hummus and love it on bread as a spread with other veggies. Since making it Iโve had to change up my diet because of health issues and can no longer use oil. Do you think I can replace the oil with water?
Thanks
Kathy
Hi Kathy, I havenโt tried it with water so I canโt say for sure. If you try it, be sure to let me know what you think.
I have been buying the edamame humus from Trader Joe for a while. Thanks for the recipe, now I can make it myself.
Yes! I liked the TJโs version, too.
I ADORE that hummus at blue sushi! Canโt wait to try this out!
Itโs too good! Youโll love it if you like the one at Blue.
Hi Kate โ Do I have to put the garlic โ Iโm allergic to itโฆ(also coconut, makes for some interesting meals lol)
You can omit it. Garlic is generally non-essential. You can always amp up the flavor by adding extra herbs or green onion or citrus juice.
Thanks, Kate!!! Iโm excited to try :)
Looking forward to the appetizer! YUM! LOL love the โhorrorsโโฆas if anyone could get sick of hummus! :)
Haha! Not possible to get sick of hummus, but itโs good to mix it up!
Kate, I finally got your book today! Yes, thatโs how long it took my bookseller to get it to Switzerlandโฆ Iโm so excited and canโt wait to go through it! I should cancel all other plans tonight^^
Oh, Iโm so glad it finally got to you! I hope it was worth the long wait. Please report back on what you try!
I love edamame!! And hummus! Iโm always looking for a new spin on a classic! Yum. Looking forward to seeing your appetizer featuring this edamame hummus! :)
Thanks Maria! I think youโll like it. :)
Hi Kate, I am going to try this recipe next week as a treat for myself. I will make some cheese and herb crackers to accompany this hummus. My daughter and I love hummus but this sounds delicious. Well Done with your recipe book on Amazon you deserve it. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Vikki! I hope you and your daughter love the edamame hummus. Homemade crackers and cheese sounds amazing with this!
Love, love, love this hummus alternative! Having lived in the Middle East, I was a hummus purist for the longest time and used to turn up my nose at all the roasted red pepper, jalapeno, etc. variations that started to pop up in the markets once hummus became trendy in the U.S. After going from vegetarian to strictly plant based, I have expanded my horizons beyond my basic Israeli recipe and was pleasantly surprised at how much flavour these mix-ins add. Also love your Green Goddess Hummus! Thank you for posting such creative recipes.
Hooray! Iโm glad you were convinced to branch out. ;) There are so many delicious varieties out there!
I just made this and it was outstanding. I actually think itโs much better than regular hummus, which I adoreโฆ I definitely will be making this again!
Great! Iโm so happy you found this one, Jamie.
Bess.Edamame.Hummus.Ever. !!!
Makes a great vegan sandwich spread!!
(I was out of garlic and used a shallot insteadโฆ delicious!)
Thanks!
P.S I live your cookbook :D
Thank you :) I am so happy you liked it! Thank you for your review. If you want to leave a review on Amazon for my cookbook (if you havenโt already) I would really appreciate it!
You are my sister and my โgo toโ as vegetarians! We always know that your recipes will turn out tasty and amazing! Love this recipe and only make one adjustment and add some smoked paprika in the recipe to taste and a little on top when serving for color!
Youโre so sweet Kara! Thanks so much.
OH Grma Here is excited to try the hummus recipes on my Vegan friends.
Love your site. Thank you
Thank you!!
Best hummus ever! Seriously. Wow it was so good.
Iโm glad you loved it, Julie!
Just made this today with my 1 1/2 yr old and 4 yr old. Itโs great! They both loved it too which is a total win for me! Thanks for the recipe!
Youโre welcome, Amanda!
One suggestion: Use less words. Those of us who are elderly, or just busy; woul then find it easier to follow your recipe
Hi Judy, Iโm sorry you arenโt satisfied with my blog content and layout. I have found readers enjoy understanding where I have come up with a recipe, any tips or tricks and very detailed instructions to help with the success of their recipe. I do appreciate your feedback!
My son loves summer fresh edamame hummus (the one without the jalapeรฑo/cilantro toppers) but our grocery store does not sell it anymore. I would like to try your recipe. What can I use instead of cilantro. We both detest cilantro. Can I just leave it out or should I substitute for something else? Thanks!
Hi Sam! Sometimes parsley can work well to substitute for cilantro. I havenโt tried it here, but you could test it. Let me know how it goes.
Delicious! Itโs a nice twist on hummus. Goes wonderfully as a spread on grilled pita bread with roasted veggies. You know itโs a winner recipe when they want you to double the recipe!
Thank you for sharing, Joy! I appreciate your review.
Iโve made this recipe four times now, experimenting with little changes along the way. Cilantro and I donโt get along (it tastes like soap) so Iโve tried a little arugula (it was ok,) a little Thai basil (better than the arugula) and this last time I left out leafies but I sliced and sautรฉed the garlic (a full on winner!)
Thank you, thank you, thank you for a simple and healthy recipe that my whole family enjoys!! Canโt wait to try so many other recipes of yours!!
This was delicious! I say โwasโ because we are all of it for lunch in about ten minutes flat. So yummy. I used parsley instead of coriander โ as soon as my coriander-hating partner is away I will try with the good stuff!
Loved this recipe, you can taste the lemon and garlic. Liked the addition of the cilantro. We added a sprinkle of fresh parmigiana on top and ate it on homemade wheat crackers from Lakewinds co-op. Excellent!!
Sounds wonderful! I am snacking on hummus and crackers right now, funny enough. :)
What a beautiful recipe! Perfect way to marry my favsโฆedamame and hummus. The lemon adds a wonderful brightness to this dip. So delicious. Definitely one for my recipe book. Thanks for sharing!
Youโre welcome, Lisa. I appreciate your review.
Followed the recipe exactly. However, tasted mostly of lemon, so rather bitter.
Iโm sorry you didnโt love it, June.
Can you make this without tahini?
Tahini is an important ingredient in hummus. I recommend it for best result and creaminess.
I was really excited to make this! I omitted cilantro, but I used fresh edamame instead of frozen. It tasted very bitter? Would the fresh make it that way? The consistency was perfect. It also was very lemony, I used bottled lemon juice and cut down the amount. What did I do wrong?
Hi Suzaane, it could have been the fresh vs frozen edamame. Sometimes bottled lemon juice can impact the flavor as there can be additives in it. Iโm sorry you didnโt love the end result!
This WAS incredible! Thank you. I added a few raw walnuts & used Basil instead of cilantro. Canโt wait to serve this as a healthy dip to my friends.
Just made this and itโs wonderful. Iโm camping in an area that has a great grocery store but no tahini. Staffer suggested sesame oil so I used that instead of olive oil and it worked great. Iโve also been to a restaurant on Maui that served this with tortilla chips. theirs had a little bite to it so I used a little jalapeno (not to much) I had on hand. It was great.
Thank you, Deanne! I appreciate your review.
I made this today. Used bottled lemon juice but otherwise followed the recipe to the letter. Used Soom tahini, which I think is delicious. It turned out great.
I had some leftover edamame beans, and made this recipe- itโs delicious! Iโm thinking of making it a fancy appetizer by piping it on the end of endives or wontons- I might add a little ginger, and a few drops of sesame oil, and soy sauce for that. As a dip- it is perfect as is.
So glad to have found this recipe! Especially cuz here in Germany there are small cans of edamame cheap at Aldi lately. Iโm guessing they might be a bit softer than the frozen/thawed product. Iโve found I can throw all ingredients in a bowl and blend with immersion blender. Comes out great and super fast as blending in steps wasnโt necessary.
I would also say the lemon is kinda strong so folks could start with less if they donโt want that flavor to be so prominent.
Iโm excited to try more types and variations of hummus now :)
Massive hit at my dinner party yesterday! thank you Kate, you never disappoint!
Absolutely divine! Thank you for your outstanding recipes! :)
Do you macros for the his recipe available?
Hi Alicia, the nutrition information is below the notes section of the recipe.
This came out great, thank you!
Youโre welcome, Annee!
I had my doubts, but I trusted you because all of your recipes have been excellent. Iโm glad I did! This was delicious. I will definitely make again. I searched out a tahini that was made with hulled sesame seeds and it was well worth the trouble to do so (hard to find in my city). Definitely recommend making this.
Iโm mostly vegetarian, so Iโve eaten a lot of hummus. Too much that I was sick and tired of it. So refreshing to find a different recipe. I add wasabi for a twist !! Thank you for sharing.
Hi Dee, so glad you enjoyed the recipe! And thanks for sharing about adding wasabi โ that is a great way to spice it up!