~ This Edamame Hummus was inspired by the edamame hummus at Trader Joe’s! This delicious and healthy recipe is so easy and so yummy! It takes only a few minutes to make and is perfect for entertaining or as an everyday snack! ~
This Recipe Is: • Ready in 30 Minutes or Less (Plus Chilling) • Make Ahead • Vegan (and Vegetarian) • Gluten Free •
What’s Your Trader Joe’s Addiction?
We love, LOVE Trader Joe’s.
And, almost more than any other product they carry, we’ve fallen head-over-heels for their edamame hummus. Our families devour it, and if we dare to share some around the bonfire with neighbors, it’s gobbled up in no time (it’s best to keep your fingers a safe distance from the bowl). In fact, it’s beaten out most of the other hummus flavors Trader Joe’s carries (in our informal, neighborhood taste test).
You would think we’d be thrilled, right? A healthy and uber-delicious snack that everyone just loves – perfect!
But, here’s the problem: The nearest Trader Joe’s location is about a half hour from us, which is just a little too far for our weekly grocery trips, especially when we’ve got three other grocery stores right in our own town.
Oh, sure – we’ve seen edamame hummus at some of those other stores, too, but it’s the Trader Joe’s version that got us hooked. We knew what we had to do …
And, you can easily do it, too!
How to Make Our Edamame Hummus Recipe
It’s a total snap!
Just like with our White Bean Hummus recipe … there’s practically no effort here at all!
• Just head to the kitchen and toss a cup of shelled edamame (thawed) into a mini food processor (we like to use the smallest, “mini” container in our Ninja processor set).
• Then, add tahini, water, lemon juice, canola oil, garlic, kosher salt, onion powder, and black pepper.
• Process until it’s the consistency you like, scraping down the sides a few times as needed.
Done! (See … told ya it was a total snap to make!)
Serving Ideas
If you can possibly resist scarfing it all down immediately, we recommend that you chill this particular hummus recipe for an hour or so to let the flavors meld.
It’s great served with pita bread or pita chips (whole grain, of course!), pretzels, raw veggies … and straight off a spoon!
For a final flourish before serving, you can drizzle a little olive oil on top if you’d like.
Turns out that we actually love this version of edamame hummus even more than the Trader Joe’s version that started us on this little journey. But shhhhhh … don’t tell! We’re still really hoping that a new Trader Joe’s is going to open in our town, and maybe give out free edamame hummus at the grand opening!
Edamame Hummus
If you love Trader Joe's Edamame Hummus, then you've gotta try this deliciously FAST recipe! Perfect for entertaining, or as an everyday snack!
• Ready in 30 Minutes or Less (Plus Chilling) • Make Ahead • Vegan (and Vegetarian) • Gluten Free •
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen, shelled edamame, thawed
- 3 1/2 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil to drizzle on top for serving, optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mini food processor (we like to use the smallest, “mini” container in our Ninja processor set).
- Process until desired consistency, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to blend.
- When serving, drizzle with a little olive oil, if desired.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 servings Serving Size: 2 tablespoonsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 39Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 81mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g
Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only, and may vary depending on your choice of ingredients or preparation. No guarantees are made regarding allergies or dietary needs. Always consult a physician or dietician for specific advice and questions.
Yummy! I just made a double batch for my visiting relatives (both carnivore and vegetarian). It’s a hit!
Oh, we’re so thrilled that you tried this, and that everyone loved it! We do find, though, that the downside of making a big batch to share with friends and family is that those nearest and dearest to us unabashedly scarf down all our hummus (leaving us with a sadly empty bowl, and wondering if we love our nearest and dearest quite as much as we thought we did!). Ah, well … you can always make another batch! ~G&S
Your Edamame Hummus looks delicious! Sadly don’t have a Trader’s here. We were just about to get one in the last town I lived in…then we moved and again no Trader’s. I can’t wait to pick up some edamame and give this a try. I love the beautiful green color 😀
Hi, Cindy! Such a bummer that you missed out on that Trader Joe’s! It’s always such an adventure to wander through the aisles and discover new products – a little treasure hunt! At least you can make some of this yummy hummus to pass the time until they build you your own Trader’s! (Shall we add your town to the list of locations that desperately need a Trader Joe’s?!?!)
This hummus looks so incredibly creamy and flavorful! Isn’t it funny how the homemade version often wins out over the store-bought counterpart? Can’t wait to try this!
Thanks for stopping by, Kelly! You are so right about store-bought vs. homemade! I just picked up some other unique flavors of hummus at the local grocery, and was so excited to try them. Sadly, they were just really disappointing! Hmmmmm … I think I need to head back into the kitchen and make my own! Hope you love this Edamame Hummus as much as Gretchen and I do! ~Shelley
Well, Denver doesn’t have a Trader Joe’s yet but my daughter knows the Philadelphia one. She swears by their tomato soup. Your edamame hummus sounds superb!
Hi, Abbe! Thanks for stopping by, and double-thanks for the tip on Trader Joe’s tomato soup! Adding that to the shopping list for the next Trader Joe’s trip … Oh – and we hope you snag a Trader Joe’s for Denver (see if you can talk corporate into giving us one, too, while you’re at it)! ~G&S
My favorite purchase at Trader Joe’s is the glass jars of sweet or sour cherries. Just like my Mom canned years ago.
I know I am getting it wrong so how does one pronounce edamame?
Ooooooh – sweet cherries! Have to add that to the list of Trader Joe’s must-tries!
So, how to pronounce edamame? Well, Merriam-Webster describes the pronunciation as: e-də-ˈmä-mā. Hmmmm … does that help? Not sure it would have helped us! We would describe it more as ed-eh-mom-A. (But remember, we are not expert linguists, so you may want to go with the wise sages at Merriam-Webster on this one!)
And regardless of how you pronounce it … just make some and gobble it up! With your mouth full, the pronunciation won’t sound right, anyway! ~G&S