Edamame bean and mint dip in a bowl topped with fresh mint leaves, surrounded by a variety of vegetable sticks

Edamame Bean & Mint Dip

More than just a dip; add to a chicken pitta, or drizzle over your favourite salad.
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Keyword: Vegetarian
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 100g edamame beans (defrosted if frozen)
  • 1 lime (juice only)
  • 1/2 lemon (juice only)
  • 3 tbsp quark
  • Handful of fresh mint
  • 1/2 – 1 tsp crushed dried chilli (to taste)
  • seasoning (if required)

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Serve as a snack with some vegetable sticks, or add to a chicken salad pitta to brighten up your lunch.
  • Store in an air-tight container, in the fridge, for up to 3 days.

Tip:

  • Substitute half the beans with peas and add a little basil pesto for a flavour twist.
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