soybean hummus

 makes 1 bowl 

1 cup frozen soybeans, pods removed
1 small clove garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon piment d’espelette
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon fresh Italian parsley, minced
⅛ cup (1 ounce) fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon tahini paste 
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt (and to taste)
freshly ground pepper (to taste)                                                                                                 

• Blanch Soybeans. Place the frozen soybeans in a pot of salty, boiling water. Boil for 1-2 minutes. 

• Shock and Drain. Strain soybeans in a colander and place in an ice bath.  Drain well.  If you cooked them in their pods, remove the pods and measure the soybeans (you need 1 cup).

• Purée. In a food processor fit with a metal blade, place the soybeans, garlic, parsley, tahini paste, lemon juice, piment, and cumin. Pulse until well-combined.

• Add Olive Oil.  Slowly add oil through the top of the processor while continuing to blend. If you want a smoother consistency, add more olive oil. 

• Adjust Seasoning.  Add salt and pepper to taste.