17 Ways to Use Edamame, the Protein-Packed Ingredient I Always Have in My Freezer
If you don't already have a bag of edamame in your freezer, you should change that as soon as possible. Like a lot of registered dietitians, I always make sure I have one handy. (You can find fresh pods of edamame in some markets, but they're much more widely available in the frozen section, preblanched and out of their pods.) Since the little green things are packed with 17 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber per 1-cup serving, they really add a lot of satiety to a meal. I can always count on edamame to give me an energy boost, whether I'm eating it as a snack or adding it to a meal. Most importantly, it tastes good, too.
Edamame has a mild flavor and fresh texture that makes it a great addition to all different kinds of meals, whether that be a noodle soup, a zesty, slaw-style salad, or a bowl of fried rice. I prefer to buy it frozen because you can trust that it won't go bad before you're ready to use it. You also don't even need to defrost it unless you're adding it to something cold, like a salad—you can throw frozen edamame straight into your stir-fry or soup, and it'll thaw as you cook.
Now that I've convinced you to go out and buy a bag, use the edamame in one of these 17 recipes. Some of them are creative—hello, edamame pesto! Others, like edamame stir-fries, are more traditional. All of them are healthy, satisfying, and totally delicious.
- Andrew Purcell; Carrie Purcell
Quinoa-Edamame Green Salad from SELF
This salad truly does have all the greens: edamame, avocado, cucumbers, and herbs (plus a little quinoa for good measure).
Get the recipe here.
- https://www.bonappetit.com
Green Miso Soup With Soba from Bon Appétit
Everybody knows that miso soup is way better with stuff in it, namely noodles, greens, and lots of edamame.
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- https://www.budgetbytes.com/
Sesame Slaw from Budget Bytes
You can eat this salad on its own as a main or as a side to a meal, but we highly recommend serving it with barbecue, especially over hot dogs.
Get the recipe here.
- https://www.acouplecooks.com
Beet Salad With Blue Cheese and Edamame from A Couple Cooks
This salad looks fancy, but it's actually super simple. In fact, you only need five ingredients to make it: beets, edamame, carrots, pistachios, and blue cheese.
Get the recipe here.
- https://www.emilieeats.com/
Salt and Vinegar Edamame from Emilie Eats
Satisfy your salt-and-vinegar-chip cravings with a protein-packed snack that'll keep you satisfied.
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- https://www.cottercrunch.com/
Edamame Pesto from Cotter Crunch
In case you didn't know, you can make pesto from basically anything that's green. And yes, that includes edamame.
Get the recipe here.
- https://www.aspicyperspective.com/
Prosciutto and Edamame Pasta from A Spicy Perspective
Edamame and pasta may seem like an odd couple, but trust us, it works—especially when there's prosciutto involved.
Get the recipe here.
- Andrew Purcell; Carrie Purcell
One-Pot Potato and Edamame Salad from SELF
With egggs, edamame, lots of dill, and tiny potatoes, this is the only potato salad you're going to want to make this summer.
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- https://pinchofyum.com/
Edamame Hummus Wrap from Pinch of Yum
This packable wrap is a great vegetarian lunch option. Add some sliced hard-boiled eggs for even more protein.
Get the recipe here.
- https://www.loveandlemons.com
Edamame and Avocado Sandwiches from Love and Lemons
Is this not the greenest sandwich you've ever seen? With lots of avocado and edamame, it's also one of the greatest.
Get the recipe here.
- https://www.theleangreenbean.com/
Shrimp and Edamame Succotash from The Lean Green Bean
Edamame and succotash are a match made in texture heaven. Add shrimp and you've got quite the meal.
Get the recipe here.
- https://www.loveandlemons.com
Edamame Dumplings from Love and Lemons
Pure genius is the only proper way to describe these dumplings. By stuffing them with edamame, they're hearty without any meat.
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- https://www.skinnytaste.com
Edamame Fried Rice from SkinnyTaste
Adding edamame to fried rice is an easy, meatless way to kick up the protein count on this classic dish.
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- https://www.averiecooks.com/
Baked Parmesan Edamame Bites from Averie Cooks
A word of caution: Once you make these cheesy edamame bites, they're all you're going to want to snack on.
Get the recipe here.
- https://cookieandkate.com/
Edamame Hummus from Cookie and Kate
There are a lot of good hummus recipes out there, but this vibrant, green, edamame version has to be one of my favorites.
Get the recipe here.
- https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com
Thai Peanut Chicken and Edamame Stir-Fry from Ambitious Kitchen
Nutty and savory, this speedy, protein-packed stir-fry is perfect for when you want Thai takeout but don't want to wait for it.
Get the recipe here.
- https://www.loveandoliveoil.com/
Silky Edamame Soup from Love and Olive Oil
Love and Olive Oil gives pea soup just the update it needs by using edamame instead.
Get the recipe here.
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