Lemon-basil edamame spread
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Total time: 20 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
A few simple ingredients come together for a fast, versatile, protein-boosting spread. You can serve it with pita chips and crudités, slather it on toast, or even toss it with cooked pasta and a little pasta water. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Ingredients
Shelled edamame
12 oz, frozen
Plain fat free Greek yogurt
¼ cup(s)
Lemon zest
1½ tsp
Fresh lemon juice
3 Tbsp
Kosher salt
¾ tsp
Fresh basil
⅓ cup(s), roughly chopped
Instructions
1
In a small saucepan, bring the edamame and ½ cup water to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to medium, and cook 5 minutes.
2
Pour the edamame and cooking water into a food processor. Add the yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Process until smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the basil; process until very finely chopped.
3
Serving size: ¼ cup
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