Faux Fava Spread

• 2 cups salted water
• 1 cup shelled fresh edamame beans
• 1 cup fresh ricotta
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1. Bring the salted water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the edamame and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
2. While the edamame are cooling, put the ricotta and garlic in the in the bowl of a small food processor. Add the edamame and process until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and then the lemon juice. Add the salt and pepper and pulse to combine.
3. Serve with crackers or toasted French bread.
4. Serving options: Toss with orecchiete pasta or spread on pita bread and top with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and red onion.

water, edamame beans, fresh ricotta, clove garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Taken from food52.com/recipes/10440-faux-fava-spread (may not work)