5 0 Published Dec 28, 2022, Updated May 22, 2024 With just three simple ingredients, you can whip up a restaurant-quality side dish in a matter of minutes. Whether you serve this as an appetizer or snack or add the edamame to a salad or stir-fry, this recipe is a great one to keep in your back pocket!
Edamame Facts
Edamame is a green, immature soybean that is usually boiled or steamed and often eaten as a snack or as a side dish in Japanese cuisine. That said, it can also be served in a variety of dishes, such as salads and stir-fries. In the United States, most edamame is found in the freezer section with other frozen vegetables. You can buy it shelled (sometimes called mukimame) or in the shell, which is what we’re using for this recipe. Edamame has some wonderful health benefits. It’s high in plant-based protein (1 cup has about 18 grams), fiber and vitamins. It’s also a good source of healthy fat and antioxidants while being low in calories and cholesterol. (source)
Ingredients Needed
edamame – for this recipe we’re using a bag of frozen edamame pods, not shelled edamame. kosher salt – helps to enhance the flavor of the edamame beans and ensure that they are cooked to the proper texture. The salt also helps to tenderize the beans and can prevent them from becoming tough. flaked sea salt – for added flavor when serving! I love Maldon sea salt flakes.
How to Cook Edamame
Variations
The recipe I’m sharing here is super tasty, but here are some fun ideas for how to season your edamame and make it more flavorful.
Spicy: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes or drizzle hot sauce or sriracha on edamame pods Miso: Toss with miso paste and sesame oil Garlic: Toss with garlic powder or minced garlic, black pepper and olive oil Lemon: Sprinkle with lemon zest and sea salt Curry: Toss with curry powder and a little coconut milk Teriyaki: Toss with teriyaki sauce and sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds Honey: Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with sea salt Sesame: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and a splash of soy sauce Wasabi: Mix with wasabi paste and a little olive oil
How to Serve Edamame
On its own as a snack – edamame in pods is typically served as a side or snack. Open the pods with your teeth and eat the beans! With sushi – edamame is the perfect appetizer to pair with sushi. With a dip – eating edamame alone is great, but why not add a dip on the side? Here are some delicious dip options for you to try: almond pesto dip, smoked salmon dip, easy guacamole, creamy hummus. This peanut dressing or tahini sauce would also make for a great dip option. In a curry – add edamame to this Thai green curry with shrimp, chicken curry or this vegetable curry for some added crunch. In a salad – make this Asian edamame salad or add edamame to this crunchy asian chopped salad or kale & cabbage pad thai salad. In stir-fry – add edamame to your next stir-fry for a nutritious addition! This broccoli noodle stir-fry or easy tofu stir-fry would be delicious with edamame. In a bowl – add edamame to this poke bowl, buddha bowl or vegan power bowl!
How to Store
Once cooked you can store any leftovers in an airtight sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
More Edamame Recipes to Try
Soba Noodle Salad with Edamame Asian Edamame Salad Pineapple Fried Quinoa Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai Kale Salad Stuffed Pitas Detox Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
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Baked Sweet Potato Chips Baked Butternut Squash Fries Whipped Feta Dip Baked Jicama Fries Creamy Hummus Easy Guacamole
