Top-down view of Edamame Hummus in a blue-speckled bowl. Hummus is pale green thanks to the basil and edamame beans. Hummus is topped with a bit of olive oil and fresh basil leaves.
February 10, 2024

Edamame Hummus

Appetizers + Snacks, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Plant-based/Vegan
February 10, 2024

Edamame Hummus

Appetizers + Snacks, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Plant-based/Vegan
Top-down view of Edamame Hummus in a blue-speckled bowl. Hummus is pale green thanks to the basil and edamame beans. Hummus is topped with a bit of olive oil and fresh basil leaves.
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A light and creamy hummus that you can make in minutes, featuring fresh basil, lemon, edamame beans, and chickpeas. Perfect as a plant-based dip for your favourite veggies or corn chips. Or try it on an open-faced bagel, slathered with hummus, drizzled with olive oil and salt.

Ingredients

Top-down view of ingredients for Edamame Hummus: basil, lemon, edamame, salt, oil, chickpeas

Make this Edamame Hummus with just 6 simple ingredients:

  • Cooked chickpeas: Chickpeas are a key ingredient in traditional hummus and we’re keeping them in this variation. The recipe starts with cooked chickpeas, you can either cook them from scratch, or use canned chickpeas, drained. (If you are using canned, keep the liquid that you drain off the chickpeas. It’s known as aquafaba and it’s used as an egg replacer in baking. If you are using a can of chickpeas and don't need the aquafaba right away, you can freeze it.)
  • Edamame beans: Edamame beans are young soybeans. You may also see them referred to as green soybeans. Depending on the season and where you live, you might be able to find edamame beans fresh in their pod. In North America, you’ll likely find them in the frozen vegetable section at your grocery store. This recipe uses frozen shelled edamame beans. Don’t buy the kind in the pod, as it would be quite a bit of work to remove the beans from the pod. 
  •  Fresh basil: Fresh basil is a key ingredient in this recipe. We don’t recommend substituting with dried. Look for fresh basil in the produce section of your grocery store.
  • Lemon juice: Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for this recipe.
  • Olive oil: Olive oil is a traditional ingredient in hummus and it makes this hummus creamy and flavourful. If you prefer to make a no oil added version, you can try substituting all or part of the olive oil with cold water.
  • Salt: We typically start with unsalted chickpeas and then add salt to taste, usually about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon for the recipe. It’s obviously easier to add salt than remove it, so start with little or none and add more to taste. 

No tahini required

Note, that this is a non-traditional hummus recipe that doesn’t contain any tahini (ground sesame seeds)

Infographic: What is edamame? A top-down view of edamame beans in a bowl. Text says: Edamame beans are young, green soybeans. Although edamame beans and tofu are both made from soy, they don't taste alike. The beans are like a milder, firmer version of a green pea. You can buy them in their pods (frozen or fresh) or frozen and shelled. This recipe uses frozen, shelled edamame. Look for them in the frozen vegetable section of your grocery store.


Tips: Plant-based snacking 

Some people think when it comes to snack time, there's not much but celery and carrots. The good news is that many common dips and spreads are naturally plant-based - think salsa, guacamole, hummus, and nut butters for starters.

If you want to vegan-ize a dip made with mayonnaise, try our vegan mayo, it's quick and inexpensive. Or check out the commercially available options at the grocery market. 

Keeping some of our DIY Mother Mix on hand will help you whip up creamy dips in no time, like Easy Vegan Queso or our  Spinach Dip. 

Visual Overview: Making Edamame Hummus

This recipe requires a blender. 

Step 1: Add lemon juice, oil, basil, edamame, and 1 cup of chickpeas to blender.

Blend until smooth.

Making Basil Edamame Hummus - Add lemon juice, olive oil, edamame, and 1 cup of chickpeas to blender

Making Edamame Hummus

Step 2: Add in remaining chickpeas and salt. 

Add in the remaining chickpeas and salt and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. 

Making Basil Edamame Hummus - Adding the lemon juice, olive oil, basil, edamame and 1 cup of the chickpeas to the blender.

Making Edamame Hummus

Step 3: Garnish and serve.

Optionally, drizzle with extra olive oil and garnish with basil leaves. Serve with veggies or chips, or on a toasted bagel. 

Top-down view of Basil Edamame Hummus in a white bowl. Hummus is pale green thanks to the basil and edamame beans. Hummus is topped with a bit of olive oil and fresh basil leaves.

Making Edamame Hummus

Serving Ideas

Serve as a dip with your favourite veggies: crunchy carrots, celery, and peppers would all work well. Alternatively use it as a dip for chips; we love it with blue corn chips. Or turn it into an easy snack or lunch by smearing it on bread or a toasted bagel.

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Top-down view of Edamame Hummus in a blue-speckled bowl. Hummus is pale green thanks to the basil and edamame beans. Hummus is topped with a bit of olive oil and fresh basil leaves.
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Edamame Hummus

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Fresh basil, lemon, and edamame beans make this tahini-free hummus creamy and full of flavour. Serve as a plant-based dip with your favourite veggies or chips. Or solve lunchtime by slathering this basil edamame hummus over an open-face toasted bagel, drizzled with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Servings 20 2 tablespoons each
Calories 58 kcal
Author Sylvia

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil, tightly packed
  • 1/2 cup edamame beans, shelled
  • 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, cooked, unsalted (Use canned, drained chickpeas, or cooked from scratch chickpeas. If using salted, taste before adding more salt.)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (Or more to taste. We use about 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt. Table salt is saltier than sea salt.)

Optionally, for serving

  • olive oil
  • fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Add the lemon juice, olive oil, basil, edamame, and 1 cup of the chickpeas to the blender. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Add the remaining chickpeas and half of the salt. Blend until smooth. Taste and add more salt, lemon juice, or basil, if desired.
  • Optionally, drizzle with a little extra olive oil, and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Notes

About Edamame Beans

Edamame beans are young, green soybeans. They are sold in the their pods and shelled. We used frozen shelled edamame for this recipe. You don't need to defrost them as the action of the blender will do that. 

Storage

This is best fresh but you can store in the fridge in a well-sealed container for a day or two. 

Nutritional Information

Nutritional information is an estimate only, and does not include garnishes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

Courses, Cuisines, and Keywords

Course
Appetizer
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dip
Cuisine
American
Keywords
basil edamame hummus
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beet hummus
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edamame

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