Edamame Hummus

this looks like something light and delicious to snack on in the evening while i am watching my BRAVO shows!

INGREDIENTS
2 green onions
10-oz. package frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame)
½ cup fresh Italian parsley sprigs
½ cup water
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh lemongrass or ½ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 Tbsp. canola oil
3 cloves garlic, quartered
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¾ teaspoon salt
Red pepper flakes
Assorted dippers – radishes, red peppers, carrots, pita wedges

DIRECTIONS
1. Thinly slice green onions, keeping green pieces separate from white pieces; set aside.
Cook edamame according to package directions, except omit salt; drain. Rinse with cold
water; drain again. Reserve a few edamame for garnish.
2. In a food processor, combine white parts of green onions, the remaining cooked
edamame, parsley, water, lemon juice, lemongrass, oil, garlic, ginger and salt. Cover
and process until nearly smooth. Stir in green onion tops.
3. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. Garnish with reserved edamame and red pepper
flakes. Serve with vegetable dippers and pita wedges

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