
Green Goddess Edamame Dip
High-Protein Green Goddess Edamame Dip
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups shelled edamame cooked & cooled — ~15 oz
- 1 ¼ cups unsweetened dairy-free Greek yogurt soy Greek-style for higher protein
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley leaves
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro leaves or basil
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional: 1–3 tablespoons water or aquafaba to thin if needed
Flavor Variations
- Zesty Jalapeño – Add 1–2 tablespoons diced pickled jalapeño or fresh jalapeño for a kick.
- Mediterranean – Add 1 tablespoon capers + ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Herb Boost – Swap mint for fresh dill or basil.
- Spicy Kick – Add ½–1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Curry Style – Replace paprika and cumin with 1 tablespoon curry powder.
Produce & Fresh Herbs:
- 2 ½ cups shelled edamame ~15 oz bag, frozen or fresh
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley leaves
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro or basil if substituting
- 2 Tbsp fresh mint leaves or dill/basil for variations
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 medium lemon
Pantry Staples:
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Optional: cayenne, curry powder, red pepper flakes, capers, sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the edamame – Boil or steam for 5 minutes, drain, and cool completely.
- Blend the base – In a food processor, high-speed blender, or with a hand-held immersion blender, blend edamame and yogurt until smooth.
- Add flavor – Add parsley, cilantro, mint, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend again until creamy.
- Adjust texture – If too thick, blend in 1–3 tablespoons of water or aquafaba.
- Store – Keep in an airtight container in the fridge. Stays creamy and fresh for up to 7 days with no separation.
Refrigerated:
- 1 ¼ cups unsweetened dairy-free Greek yogurt (soy Greek-style recommended for protein)
Optional for texture:
- 1–3 Tbsp water or aquafaba (from chickpeas if you have a can on hand)
Notes
Time-Saving Tips
- Buy pre-shelled edamame: Saves 10–15 minutes vs. shelling by hand. Frozen bags work perfectly.
- Steam in the bag: If you buy steam-in-bag frozen edamame, just microwave and cool.
- Use bottled lemon juice: If you’re in a rush, fresh is best, but bottled pure lemon juice works fine.
- Pre-chopped garlic: Keep a jar of minced garlic in the fridge to skip peeling and chopping.
- Make-ahead herbs: Wash and chop herbs in bulk when you bring them home. Store in paper towel–lined containers for quick grab-and-go use.
- Double batch for meal prep: This dip keeps 7 days in the fridge, so making extra saves time later in the week.
- Multi-purpose: Use leftovers as a spread for wraps, a topping for grain bowls, or even thinned out with water for a salad dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 20gFat: 6gFiber: 1g
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