Edamame Hummus with Pita Chips

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 pitas, split in half
  • 1 1/2 cups edamame (green soybeans) frozen blanched shelled
  • 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 3 Tbsp coconut milk
  • 3 Tbsp water
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

 

METHOD

  1. In oven preheated to 350º F, arrange pita halves on wire rack. Bake 15 minutes or until crisp.
  2. Allow to cool completely on rack.
  3. Break each pita half into 6 chips. Prepare edamame according to package directions, omitting salt.
  4. Place 3 tsp oil, salt, cumin, coriander and garlic in food processor and pulse 2 to 3 times or until coarsely chopped. Add edamame, cilantro, coconut milk, water and juice; process for 1 minute or until smooth.
  5. Spoon hummus into serving bowl. Drizzle with 1 tsp oil and sprinkle with paprika. Serve with pita crisps.
Posted on September 9, 2015 and filed under appetizers & snacks.