15 Easy Ways to Use Edamame

Edamame are immature soybeans that are eaten in many Asian dishes. They are packed with protein and are rich in several nutrients, including calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, and several of the B vitamins.

Edamame can be enjoyed steamed in their pods, dipped in soy sauce, and popped out of the skins into your mouth- delicious.

That said, there are many other ways to consume edamame beans, and it will come as no surprise that OGP has a whole bunch of recipes that feature and celebrate this special bean.

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1. Easy and Crunchy Thai Salad

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No oven is needed for this Easy and Crunchy Thai Salad by Robin Browne, and it’s loaded with protein, fresh veggies, and beautiful rainbow colors! The salad dressing that goes with the salad is creamy, zesty, and has a little kick to it. If it’s hot where you are, this vegan salad needs to be on your “to-make list”!

2. Spicy Garlic Edamame

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If you are a fan of garlic, then you are going to be obsessed with this Spicy Garlic Edamame by Adam Merrin and Ryan Alvarez. The salty edamame is tossed into a hot pan with seared garlic, spicy chili oil, and a splash of tamari to give it a little extra salt. This fiery snack is dangerously addictive – you have been warned.

3. Miso Cilantro Edamame Dip

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This fresh & flavourful Miso Cilantro Edamame Dip by Tara Weir will be your new favorite! It’s super easy to make and packed with antioxidants, fiber, and tasty gut-healthy ingredients like ginger and miso.

4. Creamy Greens

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These Creamy Greens by Ella Woodward will become your new favorite way to eat greens!

5. Sushi Bowl With Sesame-Crusted Tofu

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A deconstructed sushi bowl makes a delicious and filling lunch that is great to take to work, school, or a picnic. You can’t go wrong with veggies, tofu, or whatever you want on a bed of delicious rice. This recipe for Sushi Bowl With Sesame-Crusted Tofu by The Veginner’s Cookbook is also great to make if you don’t have the skill or patience to make your own sushi. You can play around with different toppings such as avocado, pumpkin, soybean sprouts, radish, or whatever you feel like.

6. Edamame and Butternut Squash Gyoza

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These healthy homemade Edamame and Butternut Squash Gyoza by Korie Kha, or Japanese dumplings, are full of protein and edamame goodness! They are filled with edamame, butternut squash, and smooth silken tofu and then boiled and pan-fried until golden. Serve with soy sauce for a savory and fun-to-eat treat.

7. High Protein Edamame Fried Quinoa Rice

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Made with only vegetables and quinoa, this High Protein Edamame Fried Quinoa Rice by Crissy Cavanaugh is loaded with protein from grains and edamame. It’s lightly flavored but easily adapted to what levels of flavor you prefer, while the vegetables are easily changed according to what’s in season. Best of all, this is a quick and easy meal that won’t leave you hungry!

8. Quick High-Protein Vegetable Stir-Fry

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This Quick High-Protein Vegetable Stir-Fry by Laura Grosch is an easy dinner idea to “upcycle” leftover veggies and refuel after a workout. The high protein content comes from edamame pasta.

9. Dill Edamame Snack

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Edamame pods are a great protein-filled snack that is super fun to eat! This Dill Edamame Snack by Gunjan Dudani is brought to the next level with its eclectic mix of herbs including cinnamon powder, cardamom, turmeric, and fresh dill. Simply marinate the edamame pods in this flavorful oil and start snacking.

10. Savory Edamame Mini Cakes

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Edamame are immature, fresh soybeans. They’re delicious not only for the protein punch but for their fantastic flavor which is similar to greener, brighter-flavored lima beans. In this recipe for Savory Edamame Mini Cakes by Celine Steen & Tamasin Noyes, they are transformed into crunchy, fritter-like cakes with an added dipping sauce to create a snack that will power you throughout the day.

11. 1-Step Edamame Basil Hummus

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Here is a flavorful and simple 1-Step Edamame Basil Hummus by Natalie Martin MS, RD and Lexie Staten MS, RD  that is great for dipping veggies, filling whole-grain wraps, and spreading on veggie sandwiches.

12. Edamame Bamboo Shoot Stir Fry

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The balanced flavors and ingredients give this edamame stir fry all it needs to replenish your body. It is a great alternative to getting takeout on busy nights because it’s so much healthier and only takes 10 minutes to make. Fill your home with the amazing aroma of ginger and fill your belly with something wholesome. This edamame stir fry is so delicious!

13. Bright Beet Salad With Quinoa In a Citrus Vinaigrette

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If you’re getting bored of salads, get ready to get excited. This Bright Beet Salad With Quinoa In a Citrus Vinaigrette by Dana Sandonato is anything but ordinary. Ruby red beets are shredded, then tossed in a citrusy vinaigrette along with creamy chunks of avocado, carrots, edamame, hearty quinoa, and toasty pumpkin seeds. Then, the whole thing is drizzled with a tangy, lemony dressing that will rock your socks.

14. Protein Quinoa Bowl

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This Protein Quinoa Bowl by Caroline Doucet is packed with protein from quinoa, edamame (you could use black beans or chickpeas instead), nutritional yeast, tahini, sunflower seeds, and hemp hearts. But you can substitute for all your favorites!

15. Deconstructed Sushi Bowl with Spicy Sriracha Dressing

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This Deconstructed Sushi Bowl with Spicy Sriracha Dressing by Sapana Chandra is made from all the ingredients commonly used to make plant-based sushi, but it doesn’t require any nori-rolling skills. It contains fresh mango for a delicate, sweet flavor; cucumber, carrots, and cabbage for crunch; avocado for creamy, healthy fat; and a spicy dressing for balanced heat. If you’d like to incorporate even more vegetables, replace the white or brown rice with cauliflower rice.

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