A flavorful and satisfying snack or appetizer
Time to Prepare: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 cup shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions:
If using frozen edamame, cook according to package instructions. If using fresh edamame, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the edamame for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
In a small saucepan, mix together the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, and curry powder. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
In a large bowl, toss the cooked edamame with the peanut satay sauce until well coated.
Sprinkle the chopped peanuts over the edamame.
Serve immediately as a snack or appetizer.
Nutritional Benefits:
1 serving of this recipe (1/4 of the total recipe) contains approximately 260 calories, 19.2 grams of fat, 11.6 grams of protein, and 15.6 grams of carbohydrates.
One serving of this recipe provides 29% of the recommended daily value (DV) of fat, 23% of the DV of protein, and 2% of the DV of carbohydrates, based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe is a tasty and satisfying snack or appetizer that combines the protein and fiber of edamame with the flavor of peanut satay sauce and chopped peanuts. The peanut satay sauce is rich and flavorful, and the chopped peanuts add crunch and texture. Just be mindful of the higher fat and calorie content due to the peanut butter and coconut milk.
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Edamame with Spicy Mustard Dressing and Pickled Red Onions
A tangy and flavorful snack or appetizer
Time to Prepare: 30 minutes (plus pickling time)
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 cup shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup spicy mustard
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
If using frozen edamame, cook according to package instructions. If using fresh edamame, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the edamame for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
To pickle the red onions, combine the vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and add the sliced red onions. Let the onions sit in the vinegar mixture for at least 15 minutes, or up to several hours.
In a small bowl, mix together the spicy mustard and mayonnaise to make the dressing.
In a large bowl, toss the cooked edamame with the spicy mustard dressing until well coated.
Top the edamame with the pickled red onions.
Serve immediately as a snack or appetizer.
Nutritional Benefits:
1 serving of this recipe (1/4 of the total recipe) contains approximately 180 calories, 14.8 grams of fat, 7.7 grams of protein, and 9.2 grams of carbohydrates.
One serving of this recipe provides 44% of the recommended daily value (DV) of fat, 16% of the DV of protein, and 2% of the DV of carbohydrates, based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe is a tasty and satisfying snack or appetizer that combines the protein and fiber of edamame with the tangy flavor of spicy mustard and pickled red onions. The mayonnaise adds creaminess and helps to balance out the spiciness of the mustard. Just be mindful of the higher fat and calorie content due to the mayonnaise.
Edamame with Buffalo Ranch Dressing and Blue Cheese Crumbles
A spicy and creamy snack or appetizer
Time to Prepare: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 cup shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
If using frozen edamame, cook according to package instructions. If using fresh edamame, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the edamame for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
In a small bowl, mix together the buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing.
In a large bowl, toss the cooked edamame with the buffalo ranch dressing until well coated.
Sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles over the edamame.
Serve immediately as a snack or appetizer.
Nutritional Benefits:
1 serving of this recipe (1/4 of the total recipe) contains approximately 191 calories, 14.1 grams of fat, 9.4 grams of protein, and 12.4 grams of carbohydrates.
One serving of this recipe provides 45% of the recommended daily value (DV) of fat, 19% of the DV of protein, and 3% of the DV of carbohydrates, based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe is a tasty and satisfying snack or appetizer that combines the protein and fiber of edamame with the flavor of buffalo sauce and blue cheese. The ranch dressing adds creaminess and balances out the spiciness of the buffalo sauce. Just be mindful of the higher fat and calorie content due to the buffalo sauce and blue cheese.
Edamame with Tomato Basil Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese
A flavorful and protein-packed main dish
Time to Prepare: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 cup shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
2 cups tomato sauce
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
If using frozen edamame, cook according to package instructions. If using fresh edamame, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the edamame for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
In a saucepan, heat the tomato sauce over medium heat.
Stir in the chopped basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spread the cooked edamame in the bottom of a baking dish.
Pour the tomato basil sauce over the edamame.
Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve hot as a main dish.
Nutritional Benefits:
1 serving of this recipe (1/4 of the total recipe) contains approximately 257 calories, 10.8 grams of fat, 20.7 grams of protein, and 23.4 grams of carbohydrates.
One serving of this recipe provides 41% of the recommended daily value (DV) of fat, 33% of the DV of protein, and 8% of the DV of carbohydrates, based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe is high in protein thanks to the edamame and mozzarella cheese. The tomato sauce and basil add flavor and nutrients, including vitamin C and lycopene.
Edamame with Garlic Butter and Fresh Thyme
Time to Prepare: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 cup shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
If using frozen edamame, cook according to package instructions. If using fresh edamame, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the edamame for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
In a small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the cooked edamame to the pan with the garlic butter and toss to coat.
Remove the thyme leaves from the stems and sprinkle over the edamame.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot as a snack or appetizer.
Nutritional Benefits:
1 serving of this recipe (1/4 of the total recipe) contains approximately 116 calories, 8.5 grams of fat, 6.3 grams of protein, and 7.6 grams of carbohydrates.
One serving of this recipe provides 44% of the recommended daily value (DV) of fat, 26% of the DV of protein, and 3% of the DV of carbohydrates, based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Edamame is a great source of protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals. It is also low in calories and fat, making it a healthy and satisfying snack or appetizer. The addition of garlic and thyme adds flavor to the edamame and the small amount of butter adds a richness that enhances the overall taste.
Mukimame is Edamame
Mukimame is essentially edamame.
When you order or eat edamame, you are actually ordering or eating mukimame.
Mukimame are the seeds in the edamame pot.
I tasted edamame / mukimame for the first time at a Japanese (Asian Fusion cuisine) restaurant a few years ago as an appetizer and then found it gradually appearing in other dishes, other forms and also for sale in my local supermarket/store.
If like us you tasted edamame or mukimame at a Japanese, Asian or Fusion restaurant and you acquired a taste for it and have questions as to its nutritional benefits, recipes, if it is good or bad for certain people or conditions, how it grows, where to find it, the differences between organic, genetically modified (GMO), mukimame.com aims to be a full content hub for edamame and mukimame.
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