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Edamame with Tomatoes and Cilantro – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Edamame with Tomatoes and Cilantro

A simple, versatile, and delicious recipe for Edamame with Tomatoes and Cilantro. This weeknight wonder can be made saucy to accompany grains or fresh like a salad. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a perfect way to use summer tomatoes and frozen edamame.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 serving
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion or 3 scallions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g / 0.53 oz) minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g / 0.07 oz) ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 cups (225 g / 7.9 oz) chopped ripe tomato (canned are fine)
  • 2 cups (300 g / 10.6 oz) shelled edamame, fresh or thawed frozen
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup (15 g / 0.53 oz) chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Saucy vs. Fresh: For a saucy dish, cook the tomatoes down as directed. For a fresher, salad-like texture, add the chopped tomatoes in the last 2 minutes of cooking, just to warm them through.
  • Bean Swap: No edamame? This recipe works beautifully with other fresh beans like lima, fava, or cranberry beans. Adjust cooking time as needed.
  • Veggie Boost: Bulk up the dish by tossing in other cooked vegetables. Corn kernels, cubed eggplant, summer squash, or chopped cauliflower are all fantastic additions.
  • Mediterranean Twist: For a different flavor profile, swap the cumin for 8 pitted and sliced black olives and replace the cilantro with fresh basil.

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion (or scallions) and minced garlic.
  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the ground cumin and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook at a gentle bubble, allowing them to break down and become saucy, which should take about 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in the edamame and season generously with salt and pepper.
  7. Continue to cook until the edamame are tender and heated through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  10. Stir in the fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 14g

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