Edamame and chickpea hummus
Soy is one of the most researched phytoestrogens - that is foods with a chemical structure similar to estrogen. Research has shown that supplementing with isoflavones - the phytoestrogen element within soy can help many menopausal symptoms - including hot flushes, cognitive impairment, memory issues and more.
Combine these with another phytroestrogen - chickpeas - and you're onto a winner!
This takes just minutes to prep and is an easy and delicious lunch. I haven't added lots of spices to this enjoying the freshness of the ingredients - but you can obviously adjust to your preference!
All you need:
1 drained tin chickpeas - or previously soaked and cooked. I had 140g of previously cooked
120g edamame beans - cooked according to the packet instructions (usually they just need a quick steam / microwave for a couple of minutes)
Juice 1/2 lemon
1 crushed garlic clove (optional - I left it out this time)
1 level tbsp tahini (or peanut butter)
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Sumac - to sprinkle on the top
All you do:
Place the chickpeas and edamame beans in a cuisinart and blitz with enough water to form a thick paste.
Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic (if using), any spices you’re using and a good seasoning of salt and pepper and blitz again.
Add 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and check seasoning.
Put in a serving bowl, and garnish with sumac or other herbs/spices.
