High-Protein, Easy, and Delicious Dip: Miso Edamame Spread

This light, savory edamame spread is the ultimate hummus alternative! Relish it alongside your favorite crisp crudités, use it as a vibrant party appetizer, or layer it with crunchy veggies in a pita wrap. This versatile vegan dip is as pleasing to the palate as it is to your body.

Why You’ll Love This Nutrient-Dense Edamame Dip

Ready for easy meal summer? Excuse my broken record repetition lately, but life seems busy lately with a lot of heaviness preoccupying all of us, and I’m all about taking all the tasty shortcuts that maintain good health. That most definitely includes simple blender recipes that add a little extra flair to meals, whether you’ve planned ahead or are winging it. You know, a little riff on regular staples that make a wrap or even just a veggie platter seem a little more delightful and casual dinner-worthy at the end of a sun-drenched, busy day?

This isn't just another green dip—it’s a power-packed nutrition powerhouse. By blending fresh spinach, zesty garlic, bright lemon juice, and savory miso paste, you get a deep umami flavor profile that can not only handle, but welcomes the potent earthiness of superfood Moringa. If Moringa isn’t part of your routine and you’d prefer to keep it that way, rest assured this is an optional ingredient. you. This savory spread is just as tasty without. That said, “Nature’s Multivitamin” sure does add a wealth of goodness, so why not give it a try?

The Superfood benefits of moringa

Considered one of the most complete, nutrient-dense plants on earth, Moringa is is brimming with pure plant protein, hearty fiber, and powerful antioxidants. My favorite, go-to source for this superfood is Organic India, which is top quality and prioritizes real relationships with small family farmers and sustainable practices like regenerative agriculture. Gram for gram, Moringa offers:

• 15x more potassium than bananas

• 9x the protein content of yogurt

• 25% more iron than spinach

Bonus, a single 10-gram serving of organic Moringa provides 2.4 grams of dietary fiber, helping to support good digestion, a healthy gut, and overall wellness. And, despite our best intentions and awareness of ifiber’s mportance, we all seem to get too little of it—crazily, that includes us vegans whom ione might reasonably expect to survive and thrive on boatloads of fiber by default.

This flavorful, gluten-free vegan recipe couldn’t be easier to make. Simply steam/boil the shelled edamame (mukimame), toss everything into a food processor, and blend! If you enjoy this dip—and I really hope you do—consider trying this easy Instant Pot Beet Hummus for another vibrant twist, and let me know what you think! xo

Use code HAPPYAPPLE for 15% off Organic India Moringa!

Miso Moringa Edamame Spread

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Author: Wendy McMillan

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 5 MinTotal time: 15 Min

This light, savory edamame spread is the ultimate hummus alternative! Relish it alongside your favorite crisp crudités, use it as a vibrant party appetizer, or layer it with crunchy veggies in a pita wrap.

Ingredients

• 2 Cups frozen shelled edamame
• 1 Cup fresh spinach leaves, packed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 scallions (white and light green parts only)
• ¼ Cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoon ORGANIC INDIA Moringa
• 2 Tablespoons sesame oil or extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ Cup miso paste (red, white, or yellow)
• Dash cayenne powder (optional, for a kick of heat)
• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the Edamame: Place the frozen shelled edamame in a medium saucepan with 4 cups of water. Bring to a low boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–6 minutes until the beans are tender.
2. Cool: Drain the edamame and rinse immediately under cold water to stop the cooking process and preserve that vibrant green color.
3. Blend: Transfer the cooked edamame to a food processor or high-speed blender. Add the spinach, garlic, scallions, lemon juice, Moringa powder, oil, miso paste, and cayenne (if using).
4. Season & Serve: Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper as desired. Scoop into a bowl and serve! (Yield: approximately 1 1/4 Cups)

Notes

Miso note: White miso (shiro) will yield a sweeter, milder flavor, while red miso will give the dip a much deeper, pungent umami punch.

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

98

Fat

5 g

Sat. Fat

1 g

Carbs

8 g

Fiber

2 g

Net carbs

6 g

Sugar

2 g

Protein

5 g

Sodium

349 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg