This edamame bean dip is a great alternative to hummus.
I use the word hate a lot. Probably too much. People are always saying “Gina, hate’s a strong word” to which I want to say “no shit, that’s why I’m using it” half the time. So I feel a little like the boy who cried wolf using it here but there’s really nothing more true than this statement.
I.hate.football.
I hate the sport itself starting first and foremost with it’s misleading name. Unless it’s a punt or a field goal attempt, there are no feet involved. The Europeans are laughing at us dumb American’s for taking the name “football” and applying it to something that really should be called “handball” as far as I’m concerned. Then there’s the fact that it stops pretty much every 5 seconds. Nothing annoying at all about a quarter that’s supposed to be 15 minutes taking a full hour to watch on tv. And lastly, the fact that the whole premise of the game is based upon 300lb+ fat men barbarically tackling each other. Wow, that’s talent.
I know most women are going to disagree with me on this one, but I hate men who watch football. I know, bold statement. I’m not talking about catching a game quietly every now and then, I’m talking about men who “gotta get home for the game,” put on their jerseys to watch the game, don’t allow women in the room, scream at the tv, chant “defense” and refer to the team as “my team.” Get a life. Seriously. There’s nothing more pathetic to me than a man who has to be glued to the tv set every Sunday or the world might end.
I hate that anywhere I go this time of year I hear the dreaded “duh, duh, duh, duhhhh….” music and mentions of Tim Tebow take up 75% of my twitter feed.
I hate that I have a job that’s in a field about 95% dominated by men and any and all conversations start around whatever football team played that week. No, I don’t care and no, it’s not because I’m a girl (I’ll gladly watch a real sport like soccer or hockey) and don’t understand it. I can talk about football all day long (thanks to a football obsessed father), I just think it’s stupid and a waste of my brain cells.
And also, I hate that football is associated with the crappiest of all foods, soda and beer. Nothing screams appetizing like some wings and Bud Light.
If you’re gonna watch the dreaded sport, at least eat something delicious (and somewhat good for you).
Like edamame dip.
Edamame Dip
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup shelled, cooked edamame
- 3/4 cup cannellini beans
- 1 clove garlic
- zest of 1 lemon
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a food processor.
- Process until combined, scraping down the sides once.
- With the processor running, drizzle in olive oil slowly.
- Process until smooth.
- Season with salt & pepper.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
*While all these statements do accurately represent my feelings on the sport, yes, there’s a bit of sarcasm in here and this tirade was prompted by chanting men in Giants jerseys watching the game at A CHRISTENING dinner last night.
Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
Haha, I know exactly what you mean. Although football isn’t as big here, so I just sub hockey in where you said football and then I agree. I have no problem with the average fan, but I remember a ton of totally inappropriate situations where extreme fans wore their jerseys to something completely unrelated and turned on the game in the middle. Seriously? I can’t believe that they can’t live without for a short period of time.
Anyways, love the dip. I’ve seen edamame used in dips but never tried it. I love edamame so I’ll have to try it soon. Plus, I’m convinced my kids will try anything if I let them dip it, haha.
I can’t wait for the superbowl :)
I guess a superbowl party at our house is out of the question?
Wow…someone who hates football more than me!! :-)
Dip looks great!
I’m trying this this week – my husband LOVES edamame
What a pretty dip! I love your shots of the edamame. I agree with you on football — the part on where guys have to “get home” to watch the game. Thankfully, my bf isn’t like that, otherwise, we probably wouldn’t be together haha
haha, I tell my husband all the time that there’s no way I would’ve married him if he was a “sports guy” haha.
hahaha I’m not too big on football either, but I’ll definitely watch it with friends if thats whats going on. I was out at a bar the other night for the game and it was obscene how many people were out and how everyone’s sole focus was the television.
I am so making this in my magic bullet.
wow! that green color is remarkable. This would be a great dip if you’re hosting an easter party :)
Yeah, I just don’t GET that whole football thing. It’s just a game. Whether “your team” wins or loses, it won’t really make one whit of a difference in life, right??
More importantly, this dip is such a good idea and also so pretty and spring-y. I say eat the dip and screw the game :)
This would actually make a great sandwich spread too!