I just did a book signing at the Kyle Kares – Shop for a Cause Event to benefit the American Cancer Society at Kyle Richards‘ (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) store Kyle by Alene Too. I served two appetizers from my new cookbook along with a vegan option, Edamame Hummus on a Wonton Chip.
Everyone loved my selection of appetizers and the Edamame Hummus was a welcome alternative to many of the heavy offerings we’re all tempted by during the holidays. I love this recipe because it’s fast, healthy and completely vegan and I can’t help but re-post it. Packed with soy protein, it leaves you feeling satisfied after you eat it but not too full or heavy. Plus, it’s cute and petite appetizer that’s easy to balance with a glass go bubbly in your other hand.
This simple recipe calls for a handful of ingredients: shelled edamame, tahini, lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, coriander, salt, garlic and olive oil.
Dump everything in your food processor, blend, drizzle in the olive oil and that’s it! I like to serve it on fresh cut veggies, pita chips or crispy wonton chips.
1/2 pound frozen shelled edamame (green soy beans), about 1 1/2 cups
1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 clove garlic, smashed
3/4 teaspooon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Here’s to your health this holiday season!! Now you know what to serve as the vegetarian/vegan option at your holiday party. See you next year and until then, Happy Cooking!!
