Green Hummus

Recipes / Green Hummus

Green Hummus

  • Ready in: 10 min.
  • Serves: 20

Ingredients

2 cups (500 mL) PC® Edamame, thawed
1 cup (250 mL) packed fresh parsley leaves
½ cup (125 mL) basil pesto
½ cup (125 mL) extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup (50 mL) fresh lemon juice
tsp (0.5 mL) salt
tsp (0.5 mL) freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp (5 mL) finely grated lemon rind

Nutritional Information
(Per 2 tbsp (25 mL)

Calories 100 Cal.
Fat 9 g
Sodium 80 mg
Carbohydrate 3 g
Fibre 1 g
Protein 3 g
Low sodium

Instructions:

  1. Pulse together edamame, parsley, pesto, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in food processor for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down side of bowl once or twice, or until completely combined. Scrape into serving bowl. Mix in lemon rind. If desired, garnish with a drizzle of oil and a few basil leaves.

Chef's Tips

Make the day before serving; place on baking sheet and store covered in refrigerator. Re warm in preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for about 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through.

Children may especially like these as an accompaniment to chicken fingers or wings. For adults, they are a perfect vehicle for smoked salmon and sour cream, garnished with sprig of dill.

Recipes / Green Hummus

Green Hummus

  • Ready in: 10 min.
  • Serves: 20

Ingredients:

2 cups (500 mL) PC® Edamame, thawed
1 cup (250 mL) packed fresh parsley leaves
½ cup (125 mL) basil pesto
½ cup (125 mL) extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup (50 mL) fresh lemon juice
tsp (0.5 mL) salt
tsp (0.5 mL) freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp (5 mL) finely grated lemon rind

Nutritional Information
Per 4 hot cake serving

Calories 100 Cal.
Fat 9 g
Sodium 80 mg
Carbohydrate 3 g
Fibre 1 g
Protein 3 g
Low sodium

Instructions:

  1. Pulse together edamame, parsley, pesto, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in food processor for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down side of bowl once or twice, or until completely combined. Scrape into serving bowl. Mix in lemon rind. If desired, garnish with a drizzle of oil and a few basil leaves.

Chef's Tips

Make the day before serving; place on baking sheet and store covered in refrigerator. Re warm in preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for about 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through.

Children may especially like these as an accompaniment to chicken fingers or wings. For adults, they are a perfect vehicle for smoked salmon and sour cream, garnished with sprig of dill.