Edamame Hummus with Whole Grain Crackers

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add 2 cups of frozen edamame and cook for 5 minutes until tender.

Drain the edamame and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let cool for 5 minutes, then drain thoroughly.

In a food processor, combine the cooked edamame, 3 garlic cloves, 1/3 cup tahini, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon of sea salt.

Process the mixture until roughly chopped, then slowly add 1/4 cup of olive oil while the processor is running.

Add 1/4 cup of water gradually until the hummus reaches your desired consistency. Process for 3-4 minutes until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate while making the crackers.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup flaxseed meal, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.

Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil and mix with a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Gradually add 1/2 cup of water, stirring until a dough forms. You may need slightly more or less water depending on the humidity.

Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half to about 1/8-inch thickness.

Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into 2-inch squares. Transfer the squares to the prepared baking sheets.

Prick each cracker several times with a fork to prevent puffing during baking.

Bake for 15-18 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through, until the crackers are golden brown and crisp.

While the crackers are baking, grill 12 ounces of chicken breast until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Let rest for 5 minutes, then dice into small cubes.

Allow the crackers to cool completely on a wire rack, about 15 minutes.

Mix the diced chicken into the edamame hummus, stirring gently to incorporate.

Serve the protein-enriched edamame hummus with the homemade whole grain crackers.