A few months ago I was having dinner with some of my fabulous girlfriends at our favorite sushi restaurant. I don’t actually eat sushi, but that’s not important right now. Anyway, going out with us is what it would be like going out with the girls from Sex and the City…we’re a bunch of characters!

That night we ordered edamame hummus as an appetizer and we loved every bite. Ever since I’ve been wanting to try to make it myself. Yesterday, I hit up Google and found this recipe on the Food Network site. Since I had tahini leftover from the last time I made pumpkin hummus, I was good to go. Fitness & Spicer’s, here’s a really good recipe for…

Edamame Hummus

• 1/2 pound frozen shelled edamame, about 1 1/2 cups
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons), juiced
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (Dangit! I totally forgot to add parsley!)

Boil the beans in salted water for 4 to 5 minutes, or microwave, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes. In a food processor (I used my Vitamix) puree the edamame, tahini, water, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt, cumin, and coriander until smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and mix until absorbed. Transfer to a small bowl, stir in the parsley and drizzle with remaining oil. Chill. Serve with English cucumbers, carrots, or toasted pita bread.

The hummus we had at the sushi restaurant was made with sesame oil and was garnished with sesame seeds, if I remember correctly. You might try that, too, if you’re feeling fancy.

I think this hummus would be a perfect snack to serve at your Sex and the City movie party, or even better…Shrek’s!

Now I really must go take a dip and get ready to have some green cuisine!