We’ll admit it. We’re hooked on edamame. It’s ready in a heartbeat, packed with more protein and vitamins than we know what to do with, and sits patiently in the freezer until we’re ready to cook it up.
This lovable legume is a natural in Asian recipes, but it doesn’t end there. This creamy, sweet bean is recipes ranging from classic Italian pasta recipes to French inspired casseroles.
This week we’re sharing 9 fresh ideas for this power veggie:
1) Edamame Pesto — The magic beans mix up beautifully with basil, cilantro, lemon, Parmesan and olive oil for a nut-free pesto. Perfect with pasta, as in the recipe above.
2) Cheesy Toasted Edamame — Just like the toasted version above, but with Parmesan baked on for good measure. Addiction alert — it’s impossible to nibble just a few of these.
3) Toasted Edamame — Crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside. Roasted edamame are truly delicious. Just drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast until golden brown in places.
4) Edamame Guacamole — Add edamame to your mashed up avocado to up the protein and cut the fat of our favorite snack.
5) Edamame Mashed Potatoes — Yep, you read that right. Mash up edamame with boiled potatoes for a protein-packed side,. We like to add curry powder and a little coconut milk for an Indian flair.
6) Edamame Au Gratin — Layer tomato sauce, edamame, mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs and Parmesan in a casserole dish, then bake until bubbly and golden brown. Perfect with crusty bread.
7) Green Hummus — Use edamame and cilantro in place of chickpeas and parsley and you’ve got a fresh take on the Middle Eastern standby.
8) Edamame Cakes — Mash them up with a little onion, garlic, egg, flour and milk so they’re the consistency of thick pancake batter, then cook up on your griddle for a savory treat.
9) Edamame Tacos — Would any Meez list be complete without a taco? We make our favorite edamame version with lemon, mint, almonds and feta.
Inspired? Let us know what you cook up.
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