Edamame 3 Ways
Edamame are a powerhouse of nutrition. Soybeans are one of the plant sources of complete protein; one cup provides at least five percent of all recommended daily nutrients except Vitamin D. Here are 3 delicious, healthy, and vegetarian recipes utilizing the versatile legume. Using a few of Amoretti’s premium ingredients, the flavors of each dish are guaranteed to make for a happy gathering! May the pods be ever in your flavor.
Ingredients
CILANTRO EDAMAME HUMMUS- 1 - 12 oz package frozen shelled edamame
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup tahini
- ½ cup water
- ½ tsp cilantro oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¾ tsp ground cumin
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¾ tbsp dried oregano or 1½ tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano
- ¼ cup Amoretti® Organic Extra Virgin Finishing Olive Oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups cooked, shelled edamame
- ⅔ cup thinly sliced sun dried tomatoes
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- ⅓ cup feta cheese
- 2 cups lettuce or greens (can sub arugula or spinach)
- 8 oz unshelled fresh or frozen edamame
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp dried red chili flakes
- 1 tsp crushed garlic
- 1 fl oz soy sauce
- 1 fl oz rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ⅛ tsp Amoretti® Orange Zest Oil Extract O.S.
- 1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish, optional
Directions
CILANTRO EDAMAME HUMMUS- Place edamame into a large pot and cover with salted water.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- Purée edamame, garlic, tahini, water, cilantro oil, lemon juice, olive oil, kosher salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
- Serve with pita chips.
- To prepare vinaigrette: combine vinegar, garlic, and oregano. Mix with a whisk or in the blender.
- Slowly add olive oil and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- To prepare salad: combine edamame, tomatoes, onion, olives, feta and vinaigrette. Let marinate 30 minutes.
- When ready to serve, toss or serve salad with lettuce or greens.
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add the edamame. Bring water back to a boil; cook for 5 minutes or until tender, drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chili flakes and crushed garlic, sauté lightly for 30 seconds.
- Add edamame and stir to heat through, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and rice wine vinegar, stir 1 minute to coat evenly and heat through.
- Shake the sesame oil and Orange Zest Oil Extract in a small container until well combined. Stir into the skillet until well incorporated.
- Transfer to plate and serve hot. Garnish with sesame seeds.
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