Smashed Edamame Toast made with tahini, seasoning, and herbs spread on sourdough bread and topped with sauerkraut and hemp hearts.

Recently, we dropped off Flora at her first doggy daycare experience.

It was significant because:

This is the first time Flora has *ever* been away from us with other people, except for the vet visits when they take her back for bloodwork.
Flora is scared of other dogs! From an early age just a dog barking or slightly approaching was enough to elicit a full blown fear response.

As her doggie parents, we struggle between the dichotomy of wanting to both protect and socialize her.

A neighbor of ours recommended a local family-owned small business that does doggie daycare, so we booked an appointment.

I’m glad that socialization won out and that all three of us were brave enough to give it a chance.

At first, we received photos of Flora looking half terrified (but alive!) and then later pictures of Flora playing with a new best friend named Maisie.

We joked that here we were all worried for nothing, and Flora was making friends easier than M and me.

(Making friends in your 30’s is HARD, y’all!)

When we picked her up at the end of the day, she was ecstatic to see us.

Tail wagging, whining, jumping, colliding, uncontrollable on a leash happiness.

The daycare providers warned us that Flora would be exhausted after a day full of mental and physical stimulation with other pups, so we planned for her to pass out.

WRONG.

If Flora is consistent about anything, it’s being inconsistent with what how dogs *usually* behave.

She strutted inside and immediately initiated play with a rubber squeaky ball while M and I looked at each other with raised eyebrows.

You can’t keep a good dog dow-wow-wow-wow-own (anyone get the reference?).

I propose a toast, to trying new things, like this Smashed Edamame Toast.

It’s made with tahini, seasoning, and herbs spread on sourdough bread and topped with sauerkraut and hemp hearts.

The perfect spring toast packed with protein for a light lunch, breakfast, or snack!

What You Need to Make Smashed Edamame Dip

You might have everything to make this spread already at hand.

If you’re like me, you might always have a bag of frozen shelled edamame somewhere in the freezer.

Here’s what you need to make the smashed edamame dip:

tahini
edamame
avocado
garlic powder
Himalayan sea salt
cilantro leaves
lemon

That’s it!

How to Make Smashed Edamame Dip

The Smashed Edamame Dip is super easy to whip up in a blender or food processor.

Add the tahini, edamame, avocado, garlic powder, sea salt, cilantro, and lemon to a blender.

Start blending until it turns into a chunky dip.

Blend more for a smoother dip and less for more texture; you choose!

Taste and add more salt, garlic, or lemon as needed.

I like to chill my dip prior to serving to allow the flavors to meld a bit more, but you can also enjoy this dip immediately.

How to Make Smashed Edamame Toast

Now you require a vehicle for all of that smashed edamame goodness.

Toast your bread of choice.

I love using a seedy sourdough bread for this recipe, but any bread will work.

Smear a generous amount of the edamame smash onto each slice of bread.

Don’t be shy about it; this dip of the meat and potatoes of the toast, if you will!

Top the toast with hemp seeds and sauerkraut or pickled veg, if desired.

I like adding a sprinkle of fresh herbs here, too, for color and flavor.

Notes on Meal Prep

I love making this Smashed Edamame Dip for a meal prep lunch or snack.

Store leftover spread in an airtight container in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.

The avocado will start to oxidize and brown a bit, but the dip itself will still taste great!

If you have access to a toasted at lunchtime, you can easily assemble the toast at home or on the go.

Toast up your bread and spread on the dip and enjoy with any toppings.

Alternatively, you can also serve this dip with crackers or chips for a more portable option.

How to Serve Smashed Edamame Toast

This Smashed Edamame Toast recipe is a fresh spring toast idea.

I love this recipe for a protein-packed lunch!

You can also serve it for a savory breakfast or a snack.

Feel free to mix up the toppings with whatever you have on hand that pairs well.

I love adding sauerkraut for a little acidity to compliment the creaminess of the dip.

Adding pickled veggies is wonderful for a crunch and a bright pop of color.

Pickled onions or cabbage are beautiful contrast with the green spread.

Add hemp hearts or your favorite seed for a nutty flavor and an extra boost of plant-based protein.

Enjoy!

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XO Lauren