Edamame Bean Dip

  • 15 minutes or less
  • Low sodium
  • Low Sugar
  • Vegetarian

Edamame Bean Dip

With only 5 minutes of prep time, this vegetarian dip is quick and nutritious.
Servings

4

Prep and cook time
Prep time: 5 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 bag frozen, steamable edamame (shelled)                                                                  
  • 1 large lemon, cut in half and juiced
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon low-fat plain yogurt
  • pita bread and/or fresh vegetables

Directions

  1. Cook edamame in the microwave according to package directions.
  2. Mix all ingredients in a blender or in a large bowl and blend or mash until creamy.
  3. If mixture is dry, add more water or lemon juice a teaspoon at a time until smooth and creamy.
  4. Serve as dip with pita bread and/or fresh veggies (cucumbers, carrots, celery) or use as a spread on sandwiches and wraps.

Nutritional information

Amount per serving: 144 calories; Carbohydrate: 9g; Fat: 9g; Protein: 7g; Dietary fiber: 3g

Recipe credit

Contributed by North Texas Food Bank