Hip Green Dip

By Amanda Paa – Updated April 8, 2023

If you live around the Midwest, you know how seriously amazing that sun, breeze and fresh air has felt the last few days. You also know how badly we’ve deserved it after the winter we went through. I’ve been soaking up all the rays I can get before my new job starts on Monday — eek!

A little freelance work has given me the opportunity to scope out a few of the hip new places in Minneapolis – some of the coffee type, some of the watering hole type. Let’s be honest, getting paid while sipping a luxurious iced coffee at Spyhouse, or a zesty rhubarb shrub/margarita on the patio at the latin hot spot, Hola Arepa, is pretty dreamy. It’s definitely made me ponder what it would be like to be my own boss, choose my own hours, schedule and lifestyle. But I also know I’m seeing through rose colored glasses, or in the case of this dip, I’m seeing all green.

Hip Green Dip | heartbeet kitchen

Thankfully, I was also able to squeeze in a barbecue with friends and catch up before the busy summer begins. My Bacon Wrapped Jicama and these Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms area always a hit, but I also wanted a lighter addition, something to utilize all of the green goodies occupying my refrigerator.

Enter my new favorite chip sidekick – this bright and creamy Hip Green Dip. I thought about naming the recipe Avocado Edamame Dip, but it needed a name that echoed its vibrance.

It’s full of healthy bliss – avocado, edamame, cilantro, and lime. And although not green, creamy white beans make this dip a cross between hummus and guacamole. It’s the best of both worlds!

Hip Green Dip! Avocado, Edamame & White Beans

Appetizers with short prep time are always at the top of my list too. This smooth green goddess is ready within 15 minutes. There’s no chopping or peeling required. Just a quick dip in boiling water for the edamame (if you use frozen) and after that, all it takes is a quick whirl in the food processor.

The cilantro, garlic and cumin give it some extra kick and freshness. Feel free to add more if you’d like, and even some hot chili flakes. I like to serve it with tortilla chips, but it would make a great spread for a veggie sandwich as well.

And don’t be afraid change up the flavors to your liking: use basil or parsley instead of cilantro, lemon juice instead of lime, or tahini or miso instead instead of olive oil. Enjoy, and happy weekend!

hip green dip! @ heartbeet kitchen

Hip Green Dip

serves 8

1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
1/2 cup shelled frozen edamame, blanched in boiling water for 2 minutes
1 avocado
2 cloves garlic, cut in half
3/4 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon cumin powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
juice of one lime
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup warm water

Add beans, edamame, avocado and garlic to a food processor. Process for 20 seconds. Add cilantro, salt, cumin, and lime juice and turn the processor back on. Drizzle in olive oil and water, blend at least one minute until completely smooth. Adjust salt and cumin as needed. You can add a little more water if you want it to be thinner in consistency as well.

Hip Green Dip #glutenfree #vegan

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May 30, 2014

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14 comments

  1. Danielle

    Nice! Wanted a little extra body and texture and a kick, so added a handful of pistachio meats, tsp of sesame seeds and dollop of wasabi. Yummmmmmmy!

  2. Alexandra @ Made to Glow

    This looks beautiful and delicious! I can’t wait to try!

    • Amanda Paa

      Thanks for stopping by Alexandra! I just pinned the Lemony Lentil Salad from your blog too – healthy & delicious eats all around!

  3. Jacqui

    Love the sound of these flavors combined. The best of everything! Hope your first week at the new job is going well. xx

    • Amanda Paa

      thank you Jacqui! i’m sorry we haven’t gotten together yet. the new job has made things a little hectic. let’s plan something this week!

  4. emily (a nutritionist eats)

    I cannot wait to try this! So beautiful!

    • Amanda Paa

      Thanks lady! Your Feta dip is up next on my list :)

  5. Nik@ABrownTable

    Umm, yeah this is one hip green dip and I love the bold green color it’s sporting! Good luck and have fun with the new job.

    • Amanda Paa

      Thanks Nik! First day down and I survived :)

  6. Alanna

    I would take a bowl of this and a rhubarb shrub margarita any day. Gorgeous! Much luck with the new job, Amanda!

    • Amanda Paa

      Thanks Alanna! Fingers crossed. I may need a rhubarb shrub margarita, or two after my first week. :)

  7. Kathryn

    Love the sound of this – definitely something I’d like to enjoy with a cold glass of wine and lots of dip-y things!

    PS rhubarb margarita?! Magic!

    • Amanda Paa

      Thanks Kathryn! – if you were here we would totally head to that open air patio and have a rhubarb margarita. So good. I might try to re-create it and eat it with this dip in fact :)