Edamame are young, green soybeans which are harvested before maturity. These nutrient-rich beans are high in plant-based protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Particularly isoflavones, which have been associated with various health benefits, such as supporting heart health and reducing the risk of certain chronic diseases.

Where do you buy edamame?

Edamame can be found in many grocery stores, both in the fresh produce section and in the frozen food aisle. They are a popular snack option at Japanese restaurants, and you can also prepare them at home by boiling, steaming, or microwaving frozen edamame pods.

What do edamame taste like?

Edamame have a mild, slightly nutty and buttery flavour. The beans themselves are tender and have a satisfying texture, making them enjoyable to eat. The flavour is enhanced when they are lightly salted, which is a common preparation method.

What is the best way to cook edamame?

The most common and simple ways to cook edamame are boiling and steaming. To boil, cook for about 3-5 minutes then serve with salt. To steam, place the edamame pods in a steamer basket and steam for about 5-7 minutes.

Edamame Quinoa Salad with Peanut Lime Dressing

Name: Edamame Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked quinoa*; 2 cups edamame, shelled; 4 cups shredded cabbage; 2 cups chopped baby spinach; 2 carrots, grated; 1 cup coriander (cilantro); 1/2 red onion; 1 large red apple, thinly sliced; 1/3 cup tahini or peanut butter; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (or rice vinegar); 2 teaspoons honey; 1 teaspoon ginger powder; 2-3 tablespoons water, to thin

Description

This edamame quinoa salad has crunchy vegetables like cabbage, apple, and carrots. It’s tossed in an delicious asian inspired ginger peanut dressing for a healthy high protein plant-based meal.

Ingredients

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3 cups cooked quinoa*
2 cups edamame, shelled
4 cups shredded cabbage
2 cups chopped baby spinach
2 carrots, grated
1 cup coriander (cilantro)
1/2 red onion
1 large red apple, thinly sliced

Ginger lime peanut dressing:

1/3 cup tahini or peanut butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (or rice vinegar)
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon ginger powder
2–3 tablespoons water, to thin

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Instructions

If using raw quinoa, cook 2/3 cup of uncooked quinoa grains according to package instructions.
Begin by cooking the edamame pods according to package instructions. Drain and rinse the edamame with cold water, so they can be added directly into the salad without wilting the ingredients.
While the edamame is cooking, shred the cabbage, grate the carrots, chop the onion and coriander (cilantro), and slice the apple.
Whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and ginger until smooth, adding the water if needed.
Place the salad ingredients in a large bowl along with the cooked edamame and quinoa. Pour over the peanut dressing and give it a good stir to coat everything. Refrigerate until ready.

Notes

Use pre-cooked quinoa to save time*
Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Keywords: edamame, quinoa, healthy, vegan, high-protein, plant based