Edamame Hummus

Detailed Recipe (makes ~3 cups)

Ingredients

Hummus

1. 1 cup shelled edamame (frozen ok), thawed
2. 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3. 2–3 cloves garlic
4. 1/4–1/3 cup tahini (start with 1/4, add more to taste)
5. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus more to finish)
6. 2 tbsp lemon juice (or more to taste)
7. 1 tsp ground cumin (optional)
8. 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
9. 1/2–1 tsp salt, to taste
10. 2–6 tbsp cold water (to blend to your preferred thickness)

To serve

1. Toasted bread slices
2. Quick pickled onion (recipe below)
3. Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, dill, or a mix)
4. Optional: chili flakes, extra EVOO, or black pepper

Quick Pickled Onion

1. 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2. 1/2 cup water
3. 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
4. 1 tbsp sugar (optional but helps; reduce if you want it less sweet)
5. 1/2 tsp salt

Mix vinegar + water + salt + (optional) sugar, pour over onions. Rest at least 15 minutes (up to a day).

Instructions

1. Cook/blanch edamame (recommended for best texture):
2. Boil edamame 2–3 minutes, drain, then cool slightly.
3. Blend hummus:
4. Add edamame, chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, cumin (if using), salt, and EVOO to a food processor.
5. Stream in water:
6. Blend, adding cold water 1 tbsp at a time until smooth and spreadable.
7. Taste & adjust:
8. Add more lemon for brightness, more salt for seasoning, or a drizzle of EVOO for richness.
9. Assemble toast:
10. Spread hummus on toasted bread. Top with pickled onions and fresh herbs. Finish with a drizzle of EVOO and optional chili flakes.

Skin Benefits (why this can support healthy skin)

1. Protein + amino acids (edamame & chickpeas): supports skin repair and healthy turnover.
2. Vitamin E & olive oil (EVOO): helps protect cells from oxidative stress, which can contribute to dullness.
3. Zinc and other minerals (chickpeas): support skin healing and immune function.
4. Healthy fats from tahini (sesame): help maintain the skin’s moisture barrier, supporting smoother-looking skin.
5. Antioxidants & fiber (edamame/chickpeas): promote gut health; balanced inflammation and digestion can reflect in clearer skin for some people.

Nutritional Value (estimate)

Per 2 tbsp hummus (~30 g):

1. Calories: ~70–90 kcal
2. Protein: ~3–4 g
3. Carbs: ~6–9 g (fiber ~2–3 g)
4. Fat: ~4–6 g (mostly unsaturated)
5. Sodium: depends on how much salt you add and chickpea brand

Per full batch (~3 cups total): roughly ~1000–1400 kcal (varies mainly by tahini and EVOO amounts).

If you tell me your exact amounts for tahini and olive oil (and how many servings you want), I can calculate a more precise nutrition per serving.

Want it milder or more garlicky? And do you prefer your toast topping to be soft pickled (more sour) or slightly sweet?