Lemony Edamame Dip

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
• 3/4 cup frozen peas
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons cilantro, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the edamame until soft, about 10 minutes.
• 2 during the last minute, add the peas; drain well and set aside.
• 3 in a food processor, process the garlic and green onions until finely minced.
• 4 add the cooked edamame and peas, lemon juice, oil, salt, and cayenne; process until smooth.
• 5 add up to 1/2 cup water and process until smooth.
• 6 taste, adjusting seasonings if necessary.
• 7 transfer to a medium bowl and sprinkle with parsley.
• 8 serve right away or cover and refrigerate 1 hour to allow flavors to intensify.
• 9 this dip is best if used on the same day that it is made.