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Green Goddess Edamame Dip

Carlisa Krenek
High-Protein Green Goddess Edamame Dip 
Servings 4 1/2 Cup each
Calories 200 kcal

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
  • cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 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
  • cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 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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