SPICY ROASTED GARLIC AND SOYBEAN DIP

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A festive addition to your holiday party, or a great and healthy weekend dip. Adjust the garlic and spices down for younger children and you've got a mellow protein packed healthy afternoon snack dip. The versatile soybean strikes again!

Provided by rsarahl

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cloves garlic, unpeeled
16 ounces frozen soybeans (edamame)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus a few sprigs for garnish
fresh cut vegetables, of your choice for dipping
pita bread, wedges or chips, for dipping (try baked root veggie chips)

Steps:

  • In an ungreased skillet over medium heat, dry roast the unpeeled garlic cloves for about 15 minutes; turn them frequently until softened (they'll develop dark spots but should not burn).
  • Alternatively, use oven roasted garlic leftover from another meal.
  • Remove cloves from the skillet and allow to cool.
  • When cool, peel off the skins from the roasted garlic and place garlic into a bowl.
  • In a large pot, bring about 6 cups of salted water to the boil and boil the soybeans for about 5 minutes, until tender but still bright green.
  • Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water in a small bowl before draining the soybeans.
  • Allow the soybeans to cool to room temp.
  • In a blender, combine to cooled soybeans with the garlic, salt and spices and pulse the blender to combine Add 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the reserved cooking water until a smooth purée forms.
  • Add the oil, lime juice and cilantro.
  • Pulse to combine.
  • Spoon into a serving dish and garnish with cilantro sprigs.
  • Serve at room temperature with cut veggies and pita wedges or chips for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.7, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 365.1, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 9.7

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