Creamy Green Goodness~Lime & Mint Edamame Dip/Spread

Well POOP!  I guess TJ's has Edamame Hummus BUT before I knew that, I thought Hmmm Edamame Dip/Spread would be yummy.  So to the kitchen I went and this is what I came up with! 

Creamy Fresh GREEN GOODNESS!

My first thought (again, before I knew TJ's had a edamame hummus) was to go the route Trader Joe's had and sub out garbanzo beans for edamame.  But I really love edamames buttery taste and thought adding tahini would mask that yumminess, as well as make it a wee bit heavy.  I love lighter flavors when it comes to my "green stuff", not to mention I am trying to make healthier choices in my diet by cutting calories and fat where I can. Limes and lemons have been a staple in and on a lot of my food lately, so it wasn't that much of a brain hop, to a squeeze of lime and some mint for freshness to compliment the buttery edamame.  I LOVE the end result!

It is super easy to make and so good for you. Today I enjoyed some on toasted "Dave's Killer Bread" with tomatoes.  Tomorrow I think I need to crab some sprouts and a fresh red onion to add to this sandwich. Crazy good as a dip with cucumbers and tortilla chips (I love TJ's Soy and Flaxseed Tortilla Chips), I think I might even try it as a Pesto" substitute on pasta in a salad with some cherry tom's and feta or added to some steamed rice.  Use your imagination and let me know what other uses you find.

Lime & Mint Edamame Dip/Spread

Ingredients:

• 1 -12 OZ. Package Shelled Edamame
• 1 - Medium Lime, Juiced and Zested (You could also use a lemon if you prefer)
• 1/3 C. -Light Olive Oil
• 3 Tb. -Fresh Mint
• Kosher Salt
• Fresh Cracked Pepper

How to:  

• Boil Edamame in salt water per package directions.
• Strain, reserving 1 C. water used for boiling. 
• Cool water and beans. 
• Zest and juice lime.
• When beans are cool, place in food processor with mint, olive oil, lime zest and juice, add reserved water 2 Tb. at a time to get to desired consistency. I like mine thick so I only added 1/3 C.  Salt and pepper to taste. 

ENJOY!  As always, let me know what you think.

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