Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Edamame Hummus Cups, a delightful twist on traditional hummus. These creamy, protein-packed cups blend fresh edamame with zesty lemon and rich tahini, served in crunchy cucumber vessels for a refreshing appetizer. Perfect for parties or a healthy snack, each bite is bursting with taste and texture, making them an instant crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large cucumber (for cups)
Instructions
- If using frozen edamame, cook according to package instructions until tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- In a food processor, blend cooked edamame, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Slice the cucumber into thick rounds (about 1 inch) and scoop out the center with a small spoon to create cups.
- Spoon the edamame hummus generously into each cucumber cup.
- Optionally drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cucumber cup (40g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your hummus by adding roasted red peppers or spices for added flavor. Store leftover hummus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
