Higher Protein Edamame Hummus

Ingredients:

• 1 pack shelled edamame (ready to eat; I get mine from Trader Joe’s)

• 1/4 cup tahini

• About 1/4 cup water

• Juice of 1 freshly squeezed lemon

• 2 cloves garlic

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1/4 - 1/2 cup cottage cheese (makes it so much better but you can omit!)

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (or to taste)

• 1 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)

• 2 ice cubes (optional)

Directions:

• In a food processor, combine the edamame, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cottage cheese, cumin and sea salt.

• Gradually add in water as you blend. You can also add ice cubes at this stage to make it extra creamy.

Top with freshly cubed tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, and enjoy!✨