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Serves: 10 to 12 as hors d'oeuvre

This fresh green, creamy dip, excerpted from the cookbook The Food You Crave , has all the classic hummus flavors of garlic, cumin, and lemon. with a big citrus punch. Its smooth texture make it the perfect companion to the bold spicy shards of pita.
Hummus can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Ingredients

2 cups frozen shelled edamame, cooked according to package directions
1 cup silken tofu, drained
1/2 tsp. salt, plus more to taste
Pinch of white pepper, plus more to taste
1-1/2 tsp. ground cumin, plus more for garnish
3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 Tbs.)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
See Recipe for Spiced pita chips

Preparation

Set 1 tablespoon of the edamame aside for a garnish.
Place the rest, along with the tofu, salt, pepper, cumin, garlic, oil and lemon juice, in a food processor and process until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if desired.

Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and garnish with the reserved edamame and a sprinkle of cumin. Serve with the spiced pita chips
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