Edamame Bean Dip

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With only 5 minutes of prep time, this vegetarian dip is quick and nutritious.

Ingredients:

1 bag frozen, steamable edamame (shelled)
1 large lemon, cut in half and juiced
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup warm water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon low-fat plain yogurt
pita bread and/or fresh vegetables

Directions:

Cook edamame in the microwave according to package directions.
Mix all ingredients in a blender or in a large bowl and blend or mash until creamy.
If mixture is dry, add more water or lemon juice a teaspoon at a time until smooth and creamy.
Serve as dip with pita bread and/or fresh veggies (cucumbers, carrots, celery) or use as a spread on sandwiches and wraps.

Servings:

Prep and cook time:

Prep time: 5 min.

Nutritional Information:

Amount per serving: 144 calories; Carbohydrate: 9g; Fat: 9g; Protein: 7g; Dietary fiber: 3g

Recipe credit:

Contributed by North Texas Food Bank