My family and friends love this skinny dip. It’s loaded with such good-for-you ingredients. Most hummus is made mostly of garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, and olive oil, but this one is unconventional. This green-colored hummus has garbanzo beans, garlic, and a little olive oil, but you’ll love the addition of edamame and fresh spinach. It doesn’t need the tahini at all. Talk about vitamin and antioxidant-rich! A 2 tablespoon serving has 63 calories and 4 grams of fat. Whip up my delectable hummus for your next gathering…It will be a big hit and a keeper for sure.
Ingredients
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1½ cup fresh edamame, shells removed, if using frozen, defrosted
- 1½ cup fresh spinach stems removed
- 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½-¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste
Instructions
- This dip can be made in a food processor, mini chop, or blender. In a food processor: add the garlic and pulse until chopped. Add all remaining ingredients and process until smooth. If still too thick, add more water until you reach desired consistency. Taste. Add more salt, if desired and red pepper flakes, if you want it spicier. Mix again.
- If made using a mini chop or blender, you’ll need to process in 2 batches. Add batches to a bowl and mix to blend together.
Notes
Makes 2½ cups (each serving, 2 tablespoons)
Food Facts
Edamame [eh-dah-Mah-meh] is the Japanese name for green soybeans. Hummus is a thick Middle Eastern sauce made from mashed garbanzo beans, seasoned with garlic, olive oil, or sesame oil. It’s usually served as a dip with pita or as a sauce.
Healthy Benefits
Edamame is extremely high in protein and fiber. It provides useful amounts of B vitamins, significant calcium, and a little zinc. Spinach is considered to be one of the “superfoods.” No wonder…It’s rich in iron, vitamins A, C, and beta-carotene. Garlic promotes circulation and lowers cholesterol. It also contains sulfur compounds that may help to prevent cancer growth.
Serving Tips
Serve this hummus with whole wheat toasted pita cut into triangles. I used Trader Joe’s Middle East whole wheat pita. There are a few brands available in most supermarkets. For gluten-free, serve with gluten-free crackers or veggies. This dip also works great as a sandwich spread instead of mayo or avocado.
WW Freestyle SmartPoints 1-Blue
WW SmartPoints 2-Green
WW POINTS PLUS 2
Food Facts
Edamame [eh-dah-Mah-meh] is the Japanese name for green soybeans. Hummus is a thick Middle Eastern sauce made from mashed garbanzo beans, seasoned with garlic, olive oil, or sesame oil. It’s usually served as a dip with pita or as a sauce.
Healthy Benefits
Edamame is extremely high in protein and fiber. It provides useful amounts of B vitamins, significant calcium, and a little zinc. Spinach is considered to be one of the “superfoods.” No wonder…It’s rich in iron, vitamins A, C, and beta-carotene. Garlic promotes circulation and lowers cholesterol. It also contains sulfur compounds that may help to prevent cancer growth.
Serving Tips
Serve this hummus with whole wheat toasted pita cut into triangles. I used Trader Joe’s Middle East whole wheat pita. There are a few brands available in most supermarkets. For gluten-free, serve with gluten-free crackers or veggies. This dip also works great as a sandwich spread instead of mayo or avocado.
WW Freestyle SmartPoints 1-Blue
WW SmartPoints 2-Green
WW POINTS PLUS 2
| SKINNY FACTS: for 2 tablespoons 63 calories, 4g fat, 0.5g sat. fat, 3g protein, 4g carbs, 1g fiber, 97mg sodium, 1g sugar |
| FACTS: for Freestyle SmartPoints 30 calories, 1g sat. fat, 0g protein, 0g sugar |
Skinny Facts
Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gBlue Smart Points: 1Green Smart Points: 2Plus Points: 2
