Soybean Hummus

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried soybeans
• 4 cups water
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp ice water
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed, to taste)
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Soak dried soybeans in 3 cups of water overnight.

3. 3

   When ready to boil, transfer into a pot (with all the water) & heat on medium high.

4. 4

   Cook for 1 hr (add more water if needed) & boil until skins have peeled off, beans are soft & can be crushed between 2 fingers.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, in a food processor or high powered blender, combine lemon juice, garlic & salt, process until garlic is very finely minced & set aside for 15 mins.

6. 6

   Add tahini & process until mixture is thick & creamy (scraping sides & bottom of machine)

7. 7

   Add cumin & drained soybeans, drizzle in the olive oil slowly while processing & blend until mixture reaches desired consistency (add more ice water if necessary)

8. 8

   Taste to adjust seasoning & scrape hummus into a serving bowl or plate, top with garnishes of choice, & serve with sides of choice.