Edamame with Tomatoes and Cilantro
Bright, refreshing, and packed with plant-based protein, this Edamame with Tomatoes and Cilantro recipe is a quick and flavorful side dish or light salad. Shelled edamame pairs beautifully with juicy cherry tomatoes and fragrant fresh cilantro, all brought together with a zesty lemon-garlic dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil. Perfect for a healthy snack or a colorful addition to any meal, this dish is ready in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a vibrant, nutrient-rich side that’s sure to delight. Keywords: edamame salad, healthy side dish, vegetarian recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups edamame (shelled, fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
If using frozen edamame, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the edamame for 3–5 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse under cool water. Set aside to cool completely.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the mixing bowl with the tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and ground black pepper.
Add the cooked and cooled edamame to the mixing bowl with the tomatoes and cilantro.
Pour the lemon dressing over the edamame mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper as desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
764 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.2 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1219 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 49.4 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 285 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2187 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
