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Gridiron Edamame Hummus
Hummus is one of those addictive, crowd pleasing recipes that can be prepared a number of ways. Smokin’ Hot Skinny Chick Dip & Lemon-Garlic Hummus each sport their own unique combination of flavors that will have football fanatics making the rounds for second & third helpings on game day. When it comes to a protein packed variation filled with color, Gridiron Edamame Hummus is a spread option well worth your attention. Lime juice & jalapeños provide wonderful fresh flavor while a little peanut butter adds rich, indulgence. Serve with a tray of beautifully arranged crudite or look for my tips on how to top pita crackers with sesame seeds. Be certain this dip is invited to your next football social.
Gridiron Edamame Hummus
makes 3 cups
The Basic Fundamentals
Place the hummus in a pastry bag fit with a large plain tip. Pipe lines over a rectangular serving platter to mimic the shape of a football field & garnish with a generous helping of chopped fresh cilantro or parsley.
1 {12-oz} package frozen shelled edamame
1 {15-oz} can chick peas, rinsed & drained
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
3 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
6 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp minced jalapeño
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Garnishes: Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley & jalapeños
Pita crackers & assorted crudite
Bring the edamame & water to cover to a boil in a medium saucepan; cook 4 minutes. Drain & rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Place the edamame in a food processor; add the chick peas, the cilantro, the peanut butter, the lime juice, the water the olive oil, the jalapeño, the salt & the cumin. Blend the mixture 1 minute on High speed or until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the bowl sides. Garnish, if desired. Serve with pita crackers & assorted crudite.
The Extra Point
Add extra flavor to dippers with this effortless idea. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place pita crackers in a single layer on a half sheet pan then brush them with an egg white. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake 4 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven. Cool completely.
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{helpful advice}
How To Juice Fresh Limes
Limes can be used in both sweet & savory foods pairing well with just about anything making them extremely versatile. When choosing them from produce bins, select fruit with a bright, uniform color. Pick them up & gently press them in your hand. They should feel firm with a slight give to them. If the zest is desired, take care of that task first by running the outer portion over a microplane grater, then slice the limes in half for juicing. Extracting it is simple when the correct tool is used.
The Technique
When fresh lime juice is needed for recipe applications, it’s important to have the right device that will release every bit. A glass juicer where the reamer is set over a small bowl to collect the juice can be used or my preferred choice is a lime press. These valuable tools are generally coated with a non-reactive finish to prevent the acid from producing off flavors. Citrus halves can be placed in the custom fit compartment then the handles pressed together to extract the juice over a small bowl. It’s efficient enough to press every bit of juice quickly. Once the task is complete, the pulp & seeds, if any, will be left behind. Simply remove the used lime halves & discard them. Before adding the juice to recipe applications, pour it through a small fine wire mesh sieve to collect any seeds or unwanted bits of pulp that may be in the bowl.
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