Ingredients

  • DIP
  • 1 1/2 lbs shelled edamame
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 5 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
  • 3 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped, plus
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce, from the can
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped oregano
  • PEPITAS
  • 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon chopped oregano
  • pita bread round

Method

  • MAKE THE DIP:
  • In a medium pot of boiling salted water, simmer the edamame until tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Drain well and transfer to a food processor.
  • Add the sour cream, goat cheese, chipotles, adobo sauce, lemon juice, garlic and salt and puree until smooth, scraping down the side of the bowl.
  • Stir in the oregano and transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • MAKE THE PEPITAS:
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the pumpkin seeds with the olive oil, salt, coriander and crushed red pepper.
  • Bake for 7 minutes, until the seeds begin to brown.
  • Transfer the pepitas to a bowl and toss with the lemon zest and oregano.
  • Serve the dip at room temperature, topped with the spiced pepitas.
  • MAKE AHEAD:
  • The goat cheese-edamame dip can be refrigerated overnight; bring to room temperature before serving.
  • The spiced pepitas can be kept in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Serve with Pita Crisps.