Take a Dip into Edamame
Have you all tried Edamame? If you haven’t, you should. It’s good--really good. And versatile, too! You can enjoy it boiled in salty water and straight from the pod, or use it in lots of other dishes--salads, with rice, in a stir-fry...you get the idea. And I’ll bet a lot of you have favorite ways to use it, as well!
We love the edamame at our local Japanese restaurant. Like I mentioned above, it’s still in the pod, but boiled in salty water. It’s tender and delicious! The first time my husband had it, he was having lunch with friends at work. His friend ordered some for the table, and my husband dug in. After a few, he said “Wow, these must be loaded with fiber--they’re really chewy!” To which his friend replied “Um, Bill? You’re supposed to remove the beans from the POD first!” How funny is that? What a goof! Since then, we’ve enjoyed them many times, after removing them from their chewy, fuzzy little pods.
Not only do they taste great, but they pack a nutritional punch! Here’s just a few of the nutritional benefits in a half cup serving of shelled edamame:
- 9 grams fiber (My husband was right--they do have a lot of fiber. Even out of the pod!)
- 2.5 grams fat
- 1.5 grams polyunsaturated fat
- 0.5 gram monounsaturated fat
- 11 grams protein
You can find them right in most grocery stores, in the freezer section. Trader Joe’s has them, as does our regular grocery store, already shelled. (Not sure if TJ’s are still in the pod.) Go ahead and pick some up! You’ll be happy you did, and you can stow them in the freezer while you decide what you want to try them in first. And this recipe would be a great introduction!
A few weeks ago, I picked up the latest issue of Eating Well Magazine. Also a new favorite of mine! It’s a great magazine, full of recipes and great articles. Check it out! I came across this recipe for Edamame Ginger Dip, and knew right away I needed to make it. It’s a different take on hummus, with Asian inspired flavors. And so simple to make, like any other hummus.
Edamame Ginger Dip
8 ounces frozen shelled edamame (see note)
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon tahini
1 clove garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
Hot pepper sauce to taste
1. Cook edamame according to package directions.
2. Puree all of the ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
3. Chill for about an hour before serving, if you can wait.
4. Serve with your favorite chips, crackers, or veggies for dipping.
Note: I had a 14 oz bag of edamame and decided to just use the whole thing. So I almost doubled the other ingredients, but not quite. If you do the same, just eyeball your stuff, and season to taste, which is what I did.
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Reader Comments (20)
Yummy! I buy Trader Joe's Edamame Hummus a lot, but I think you've given me the confidence to try making it at home! Love this recipe!
I have made edamamme hummus before. I love it! Those soy beans are soooo good! A great healthy snack!
Oh that sounds fabulous! & I have edamame from the farm in the fridge.
Looks beautiful Elle! I have to try this!
I haven't tried edamame yet, but that dip sounds great!
I'd love to take a dip...now if possible? It's a beautiful sounding dip & I love the way it's nuriotnally loaded. Will have to google & see how it looks Elle. No idea if we get it here ... lol about the hub's goof up!
This is a wonderful dip I would love it on some crispy pita breads mmmmmmmmm.
Sounds great. I saw edamame for the first time ever at Super Walmart last week. We don't have a lot of choices around here and food can be hard to find!
Funny! I just threw some frozen edamame in with the rice & chicken last night, for dinner! We love edamame straight from the pod, too. I recently tried a suggestion to purée it with some vegetable stock & salt/pepper, & served it with marinated, grilled tofu "steak". Delish! Now I need to make it into hummus! ;-))
Have not had a chance to try Edamame yet. Every time I think about it I can't seem to find it!
Love the green, red and white picture. Very nice!
no, have not tried this! what a great idea. I mean you really added some good stuff to this dip. I really like this. At first I was like umm no, but then when I saw what you added I was like ohhh yeah, now we're talking.
We eat edamame all the time, but I've never made a dip with it. This sounds awesome.
LL
This is such a nice twist on classic hummus and so healthy and yummy too!
I love pureed edamame as a dip! This sounds great with ginger and tahini.
It is green like the color of envy which is what you are going to have when Manning throws 10 touchdown passes against the Patriots.
I tried growing it this year and sadly the bloody Japanese beetles ate them to the ground. They touched nothing else either the little punks.
Although I do keep bags of it around the house for a quick snack.
Nicely done!
Oh thanks for the recipe! I must have missed this one while thumbing through Eating Well. Always in the need of a new dip for the upcoming holidays.
I love edamame. It is so delicious! And healthy too. But I had never thought of combining it with ginger. You had such a great idea!
I went for 2 years without edamame, one of my favorite things. But finally one of the grocery stores here in Saudi Arabia began to get it in stock. I am so glad to have it again, I had almost forgotten how delicious it is...almost! Can't wait to try this dip, it looks lovely.
This looks delicious. I always eat edamame steamed--making a dip instead is a great idea!
Dangit Elle. I want to say stuff like, "ew vegan food, this would be so much better with PORK BLOOD" but no. Nope, this is delicious. Damnit. :P
Creative take on hummus Elle. Keep rockin' the tasty healthy stuff :)