Let’s step up our edamame game with these quick, easy, and totally tasty edamame recipes!
Edamame is the ultimate sushi restaurant appetizer, and just an overall amazing snack!
These tasty little green soybean pods are usually blanched or boiled until hot and tender, then sprinkled with coarse salt before being readily devoured by kids and adults alike.
This classic delivery method is fantastic, but honestly, we can do more!
Here are some of my all-time favorite recipes using edamame as an ingredient!
20 Easy Edamame Recipes
Let’s get our edamame on! These recipes feature quick cooking edamame in some super fun (and totally delicious) ways! I can’t wait for you to try them!
This is probably my most popular edamame recipe ever. It’s fast, flavorful, and all around amazing. It’s also meal prep MUST! I love making it in advance to enjoy all week long!
★★★★★ “I have made this multiple times and it is always delicious. Great for the hot summer days” – Debi
This tasty twist on the usual edamame appetizer will have you coming back for more!I love the salty sweet combo with that hint of spice – delicious!
★★★★★ “Have made this twice, has been a huge hit both times!”- C.H.
★★★★★ “Easy, clean, customizable. Perfect mid-week quick dinner and SUPER tasty! Will definitely be making this again and again!” – Kristin
These rockin’ ramen bowls are fantastic. Tons of veggies. Tons of flavor. And they’re relatively quick and easy to boot!
You can pile on your favorite add-ons and customize this recipe to help you rescue vegetables from their forgotten status in the crisper. Tofu, bok choy, spinach, and bean sprouts would also be positively amazing additions.
★★★★★ “WOW!! This is SO, SO GOOD! My husband goes nuts when I make this so I usually double it and we enjoy the leftovers for lunch. This tastes like takeout from your favorite sushi spot and so much more economical. This is in regular rotation in our house-thanks!!” – Colleen
Edamame is a star ingredient in these spicy shrimp and rice bowls! They add great flavor and texture as well as protein and fiber. Yes please!
The combination of edamame, kale, corn, carrots, and peppers in this healthy veggie and quinoa salad makes my rainbow loving heart happy! Also, it’s flipping delish!
★★★★★ “Made this salad just now and, oh my god.. is it ever good. I didn’t have fresh parsley for the dressing and it still tastes amazing. I didn’t change anything else other than throwing some chopped organic grape tomatoes on top. I think tomorrow I’ll try throwing in some pumpkin seeds. Thank you so much for a wonderful salad recipe that will be in my regular rotation.” – Marnie
★★★★★ “So easy and SO delicious! I definitely think the sesame oil gives the edamame such great flavor. I like spicy so I added chili flakes and it was so yummy! This will definitely become a new snack.” – Keren
Holy cow this stuff is good! This is probably one of my favorite kitchen experiments this month and features tender edamame pods tossed in spicy chili sauce sautéed with garlic, sesame oil, and a kiss of sea salt. So. Much. Yes.
Keep things mild/medium or get your spicy edamame on with extra chili sauce and red pepper flakes. You’re totally in control here!
These Instant Pot Ramen Bowls feature a delicious and flavorful broth infused with garlic, ginger, onion, and mushrooms. This one-pot recipe is a tasty way to jazz up ramen! We love ours topped with edamame, mushrooms, scallions, sesame seeds and a hearty drizzle of Sriracha!
★★★★★ “This was delish!! For toppings I added air-fried tofu cubes, edamame, cilantro, green onions, jalapenos, limes, and sriracha. The broth was so flavorful. All 3 of us loved it.” – Jamila
If you love guacamole, you’ll love this edamame version with cilantro, lime, and lots of healthy edamame to boot! It’s a great snack to serve with veggie sticks and halved sweet mini peppers for dunking.
★★★★★ ” Have made this a few times now, all to rave reviews.” – Lorie
Next time your curled up on the couch for movie night, skip the popcorn and get up close and personal with a big ole bowl of edamame. This gorgeous green edamame makes the ultimate snack!
It’ll also fill you up faster and keep you full longer than a typical grain-based snack, which means you’ll be satisfied and less likely to pause your Netflix binge to go search for more food. I’d call that a win!
More Tasty Recipes Featuring Edamame
looking for more recipes featuring edamame?
These Edamame Burgers from A Beautiful Mess look amazing!
Pickled Plum makes a pan-fried edamame with soy and sesame sauce that I’m totally trying soon!
If you get a chance to try any of these easy peasy edamame recipes, let me know! Leave some love in the comment form below or tag your photos with @peasandcrayons on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creation. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!
