National Soy Foods Month – Edamame Recipes

Edamame or soybeans are a nutritional powerhouse. Good friends of mine shared the below recipes incorporating edamame and they were too delicious not to share. Let us know what you think of them, or, tell us how you edamame!

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Edamame Dip with Pita Chips

Makes 6 servings

Source: http://www.dispatchkitchen.com/live/content/recipe/recipe.html?ID=0331201001

Ingredients

• 3 pita bread rounds (preferably pocketless), each cut into 8 wedges
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tablespoons chopped, fresh parsley
• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen shelled edamame
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• Ground pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Scatter pita on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt.
3. Bake until crisp, about 15 minutes. Cool.
4. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion. Cook until softened, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add edamame and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
5. Transfer beans and 1/4 cup cooking liquid to blender. Add parsley. Blend until pureed. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Process until smooth, adding more cooking liquid to reach desired consistency. Season generously with salt and pepper.
6. Serve with pita chips.