I am in India for the next three weeks, but before saying goodbye I wanted to leave you with one of my most favorite and versatile dishes: my three-soy hummus.
I must admit I jumped the gun on this one when I posted my edamame pesto recipe. That recipe was actually inspired by this three-soy hummus which is a very easy, very delicious and very, very nutritious dish. It acts great as a spread for wraps or as an appetizer with whole-wheat pita or crackers, but I usually pick up a spoon and eat it like ice-cream. Yes, it’s that good.
I would normally use soft tofu for the hummus, but I happened to only have some silken firm tofu in my refrigerator which has been depleted quite a bit because of the upcoming travel. The firm tofu worked very well and gave the hummus an interesting texture while not really taking away from that creamy mouth-feel.
I call this a three-soy hummus because of the three different soy products I use in it: edamame or soybeans, tofu, and mild miso. Miso is a paste made with fermented soybeans and is rich in enzymes that aid digestion. It is salty, so go slow on the salt in the hummus. I usually don’t add any at all. Also, vegans and vegetarians might want to get a good look at the label when you buy miso, because some brands do use non-vegetarian ingredients.
I hope you enjoy this very special recipe.
- 2 cups shelled edamame beans , thawed if frozen then steamed with a couple of tablespoons of water in a microwave for a couple of minutes
- 2 cups soft or firm tofu , depending on how creamy you want the texture to be
- 1 tbsp mild miso paste
- 2 tsp cumin seeds , powdered
- 3 cloves garlic , chopped
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (use more or less per your taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt , if needed
- Place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Could it be any easier?
- Enjoy!
Never thought of hummus with edamame! Recipe sounds great! Have a fabulous trip to India!
Wonderful recipe vaishali, very healthy and looks delicious!!! have fun in india..
Looks gorgeous this hummus, Wish a Happy Journey 🙂
that’s a healthy recipe, Vaishali! looks wonderful. Have a fun-filled trip to India.
Have a great trip Vaishali. Come back with stories and pictures!
That is a healthy hummus indeed..Enjoy ur trip..
have fun in india! 🙂
Wonderful twist to hummus. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Off to India for 3 weeks, how romantic!
Interesting recipe Vaishali. Have a good time in India. Bon Voyage.
Have a great time in India!
Wow, enjoy ur holidays in India.. HUMMUS looks delcious.. i never tried hummus till now.. i bet it tastes great.
Wow, have fun on your trip!!!
Healthy Recipe vaishali
Have a wonderful trip!
Enjoy your stay in India!
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Missing your vegan recipes. have a memorable stay in India but come back soon.
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Have a great trip! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
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Have a wonderful break.
I JUST made this 3-soy hummus and it is AWESOME! Thank you for creating and sharing your recipes. I only discovered your blog this past week – can’t believe I never came across it before. Enjoying your blog and can’t wait to try more recipes. Thanks!! ‘soy’ grateful 😉