Edamame Dip

Thanks for all the replies to my previous post!  I ended up making my own variation...turned out REALLY good.  The texture is like a cross between hummus and guacamole...here it is...measurements are estimated

1 bag shelled edamame
1/4 - 1/2 cup olive oil
2-3 tablespoons water
Juice of one lemon
Large handful cilantro
2-3 garlic cloves, crushed or minced (I used the pre minced kind)
6 ounces greek yogurt
Salt and Pepper to taste

Boil edamame in salted water until tender, about 5 mins.  Drain and cool under running cold water
Place edamame in food processor, blend until somewhat smooth
Slowly drizzle in olive oil until mixture thins and smooths a little bit  Use the water to thin it out just a bit without using tons of olive oil
Scrape down bowl
Add in garlic, lemon juice, cilantro, greek yogurt, salt and pepper (I used a good amount of pepper..maybe a teaspoon or more of fresh ground)
Scrape down bowl and continue mixing until smooth throughout
Put in a bowl, garnish w/ cilantro and a drizzle of olive oil if desired. 
Chill

It's sooooo yummy!  I doubt anyone will really eat it as I know there will be other more "normal" full fat dips and chips there...but at least I know I will have a yummy snack!

YUM!!!   thanks for posting

sounds good. I'll have to try to make this. I love dips!

Yea...it's good and it's EASY....basically besides boiling the edamame, it's all dumping into the food processor and letting that do the work for you!

Pam,

Thanks for the recipe - sounds great!  Do you know what size bag of edamame you used?  (was it the frozen kind, too?)

Can't wait to make it... wouldn't have thought of putting the greek yogurt in, but it sounds like a delicious addition.

  And if no one eats yours, it's THEIR loss!

Karen

The only size bag I have found...and yes, it was the frozen kind...I think it was a 16 ounce bag?  Red and black bag with a see through panel  I added the greek yogurt on a whim...wanted it a little bit creamier (hence the cross between guacamole and hummus texture...)

sounds yummy! Maybe a cooking class recipe? The "non" cooking girls would love to make this one!

What are you dunking? Veggies? Pita chips?

YES YES YES!!! Make it for class!

I made a veggie tray to go with it.  Although pita chips or the like would be just as awesome!  And Karen (I think...) was talking about those puffed corn things that wegmans has...they would be just as good.

I could bring the dip and the recipie for the cooking class - and I think I've also settled down on a fruit something or other dish...I have a few ideas in this head of mine....and still haven't had time to play around w/ recipies....but something will be brought for the 29th!

Pam