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Edamame Hummus with Carrot Sticks
PostpartumSnackEasyServes 210 min
A blended edamame dip served with baby carrots.
Plant-based proteins and high fiber offer a steady release of energy without blood sugar crashes, which is essential when waking frequently to feed and care for a new baby. The healthy fats from tahini and olive oil provide dense calories to comfortably support milk supply while keeping the mother feeling full and grounded.
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One serving≈410 kcal · 18 g protein
Calories410 kcal
Protein18 g
Carbs29 g · 9.2g sugar
Fat28 g · 3.8g sat
Fiber12 g
Sodium692 mg
Folate404 mcg DFE
Iron4.9 mg
Calcium194 mg
Choline81 mg
Iodine68 mcg
Zinc2.6 mg
from its ingredients
Ingredients
1 ½ cups shelled edamame, thawed
2 tbsp tahini
1 lemon, juiced
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup cold water
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cumin
4 carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
Method
- 1Place the thawed edamame, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and cumin in a food processor.
- 2Pulse a few times until the ingredients are roughly chopped.
- 3With the machine running, slowly pour in the cold water. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes until the hummus reaches a smooth, creamy consistency (add another splash of water if needed).
- 4Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 5Transfer the edamame hummus to a bowl and serve immediately with fresh carrot sticks.
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