Apps and Snacks

Edamame Dip

Makes about a cup

*Gluten Free*
*Usually Dairy Free and Vegan but check packaging

Ingredients:
1 ½ cups frozen, shelled, edamame beans

2 teaspoons sesame seed oil
3 tablespoons hemp seed oil (or extra-virgin olive oil)
1 tablespoons lemon juic

1 teaspoon wasabi paste (or more depending on taste)
¾ teaspoon sea salt
 Equipment:Measuring spoons/cups
Knife and cutting board
Lemon juicer (optional)
Small pot
Strainer
Food processor
Silicone spatula

 

Procedure:
1. Cook edamame beans in plenty of boiling water for 5 minutes. Strain and place in food processor.
2. While beans are cooking, add remaining ingredients to food processor.
3. Process all ingredients for 1 minute. Scrape down sides and bottom and process for 2 minutes more.
4. Adjust salt and wasabi to taste.
5. Serve with rice crackers and/or dipping vegetables.

 

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 Apple Slices & Peanut Butter Dip

Makes 1/2 Cup

*Gluten Free*

**For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter. You may need to adjust honey amount depending on whether or not there is a sweetener in it.**

Ingredients:

1/4 cup all natural, no sugar-added peanut butter

1/4 cup 2% Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons local honey

1 large or 2 small apples

 

Equipment:

Cutting board

Chef's knife

Silcone spatula

 

Procedure:

1. Combine peanut butter, yogurt and honey in a small bowl and set aside.

2. Core and slice apples.

3. Place apples and dip on as decorative a platter as you see fit and enjoy!

  

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Cheddar-Beer Dipping Sauce

Makes Around 3 Cups

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

12-ounce bottle heavy beer

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

3 cups shredded sharp cheddar

 

Equipment:

Small saucepan

Small whisk

 

Procedure:

1. Make a roux (pronounced: rue): Place the butter in the saucepan and then turn up the heat to medium. Once melted, whisk in flour. Cook for 1 minute (will be pale in color).

2. Add beer, whisking to combine. Whisk occasionally, until the mixture begins to simmer and thicken, around 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add the cheese and mustard. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve warm with Soft Preztels.