Show off your homemade skills during the next cookout with these two delicious spreads: Avocado and Edamame Spread & Homemade Hummus. Perfect for dipping with pita chips or veggies, these healthy spreads will have your guests coming back for seconds – just don’t let them double-dip. 😉
Try each delicious recipe below! Measurements with easy to follow printable directions are available at the bottom of this post.
Here’s what you need for the Avocado and Edamame Spread
Ingredients:
- Edamame
- Avocados
- Garlic
- Olive Oil
- Lime Juice
- Water
- Salt
Avocado and Edamame Spread Recipe
Perfect for dipping with pita chips or veggies, these healthy spreads will have your guests coming back for seconds
Ingredients
- 1-16 ounce package frozen shelled edamame
- 2 avocados - peeled pitted, and cubed
- 2 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2-4 tablespoons water
- salt to taste
Instructions
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Boil the edamame for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and then rinse with cold water.
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Combine the edamame, avocado, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, water and salt in a blender or food processor; pulse until smooth.
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Serve as a spread on sandwiches or with pita chips as a dip.
For the Homemade Hummus
Ingredients:
- garbanzo beans (I use reduced sodium)
- olive oil
- minced garlic
- lemon juice (1 whole lemon)
- water sesame seeds
- cumin
- salt
- paprika
Put all ingredients as listed in blender or food processor and puree until smooth and creamy. Serve with pita chips or veggies!
Related Recipes: Baked Artichoke Dip, Bacon Dip, Blue Cheese Dip
These two healthy chip dips work great together for your next party or gathering.
A big thank you to my SIL Bobbi Jo for 2 more delicious recipes to share with all of you. Check out her Watermelon Mojitos for a fun summer drink recipe that also pairs nicely with these chip dips.
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Rosie says
I’ve been making my own hummus, still trying to perfect it. I want to try this – I wonder – the sesame seeds grind up? Also, the idea of combining edamame with avocado sounds perfect – it will give it a little more umph – I never thought of it before!
Liz Mays says
Oh gosh, I love this variation on traditional hummus. Sounds wonderful!
strangedazeindeed says
I love hummus and the avocado recipe looks wonderful too!
ellisfan14 says
chips and hummus are my favorite summer snack – but I have never met an avocado recipe I haven’t loved. I really need to try to make my own hummus!
seasidemermaid says
Yummy! I’m a big fan of hummus.
Katie | Dixieland Sweets says
I LOVE that this is healthy!! I’m literally drooling. Pinning this now!
thequirkymommaj says
I worked in a Lebanese deli while in college and I learned how to make hummus! I think I will try your recipe–it’s just a little different but it sounds fantastic and spicy!
Hannah says
I love hummus! I’ll have to try this. Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer H says
YW Hannah 🙂
Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says
sounds delicious! Love this recipe and will have to try it out!
Lisa says
This looks delicious!
Kathleen @ My Trader Joes says
Yum, I can’t wait to give the hummus a go! I am new to your site and I am already loving it . I can’t wait to look at all your other recipes.
Jennifer H says
Welcome Kathleen! Thank you for stopping by and enjoy the recipes! 🙂