Ingredients

1 pound frozen shelled edamame, thawed

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)

2 tablespoons tahini

2 medium garlic cloves, smashed

Coarse salt

Preparation

Steam edamame in a basket insert set over a pan of simmering water until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely.

Puree edamame, 3/4 cup water, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor until smooth (mixture will be slightly grainy). Transfer to a bowl, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.