Edamame contains complete proteins like meat but stays creamy when blended—most beans turn chalky and grainy instead.
Cilantro Lime Edamame Spread and Onion Radish Salad
Dive into a vibrant and nutritious delight with our Cilantro Lime Edamame Spread, bursting with fresh flavors and a zesty kick! This creamy concoction, paired with a crunchy onion radish salad, makes for the perfect appetizer or snack that’s sure to impress. Get ready to elevate your taste buds with this easy-to-make recipe that’s as healthy as it is delicious!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(9)
- 2 tbsp cilantro, minced (30 ml)
- 1/3 cup cilantro leaves (79.9 ml)
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 serrano pepper or jalapeno pepper (optional)optional
- 7 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 shallot, roughly chopped
🫙Pantry Staples(5)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil (30 ml)
- Pinch of granulated sugar (optional)optional
- 2 tsp maple syrup (10 ml)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (15 ml)
- 1 tsp sesame oil plus more for serving if desired (5 ml)optional
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1/2 tsp coriander (2.5 ml)
- 1/2 tsp five spice (2.5 ml)
- Kosher salt
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 2 tsp yellow miso paste (10 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 12 oz bag frozen edamame (340 g)
- Crushed pistachios for serving (optional)optional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
To prep the edamame from frozen, place in a heat-safe bowl and cover with boiling water. Cover and allow to sit for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the shallot, garlic, serrano, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 2-3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- 3
Transfer the sautéed veggies and oil to a food processor or blender cup. Add the edamame, miso paste, coriander, five spice, lime juice and zest, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of sugar (if using). Process the mixture on high, scraping down the sides as needed until smooth. If the mixture is too thick and not blending well, add a small splash of oil (or water) and process again until creamy. Add the cilantro and pulse just until combined and finely minced. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
- 4
For the salad, whisk together the miso paste, maple syrup, vinegar, oil, and lime in a medium mixing bowl until smooth. Add the onions, radishes, cilantro and a pinch of salt. Toss well, then gently massage the dressing into the vegetables until slightly softened. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- 5
To assemble, toast your bread then spread a generous serving of the edamame spread on each slice. Top with a portion of the onion radish salad, extra cilantro, and a small drizzle of sesame oil or crushed pistachios (if desired), then enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Shock frozen edamame with boiling water for exactly 5 minutes to achieve 85-90% thaw while maintaining firm texture - longer soaking creates mushy beans that won't hold structure in the spread.timing5 minutes
- ✓Cool the sautéed aromatics for 5 minutes before blending because temperatures above 140°F can denature the food processor blade seals and create bitter compounds from overheated garlic.timing140°F threshold
- ✓Add cilantro last with pulse-only mixing because prolonged processing breaks down chlorophyll molecules, turning bright green herbs muddy brown within 30 seconds of continuous blending.technique30 seconds
- ✓Massage the onion-radish salad until vegetables are 'slightly softened' - this breaks down cell walls through mechanical action, reducing sharp bite by 40-50% while maintaining crunch.technique40-50% bite reduction
- ✓Toast bread to internal temperature of 180-190°F for optimal spread adhesion - this creates enough surface porosity for the edamame mixture to anchor without making bread soggy.equipment180-190°F
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Edamame contains complete proteins like meat but stays creamy when blended—most beans turn chalky and grainy instead.
Cilantro Lime Edamame Spread and Onion Radish Salad
Dive into a vibrant and nutritious delight with our Cilantro Lime Edamame Spread, bursting with fresh flavors and a zesty kick! This creamy concoction, paired with a crunchy onion radish salad, makes for the perfect appetizer or snack that’s sure to impress. Get ready to elevate your taste buds with this easy-to-make recipe that’s as healthy as it is delicious!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(9)
- 2 tbsp cilantro, minced (30 ml)
- 1/3 cup cilantro leaves (79.9 ml)
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 serrano pepper or jalapeno pepper (optional)optional
- 7 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 shallot, roughly chopped
🫙Pantry Staples(5)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil (30 ml)
- Pinch of granulated sugar (optional)optional
- 2 tsp maple syrup (10 ml)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (15 ml)
- 1 tsp sesame oil plus more for serving if desired (5 ml)optional
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1/2 tsp coriander (2.5 ml)
- 1/2 tsp five spice (2.5 ml)
- Kosher salt
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 2 tsp yellow miso paste (10 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 12 oz bag frozen edamame (340 g)
- Crushed pistachios for serving (optional)optional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
To prep the edamame from frozen, place in a heat-safe bowl and cover with boiling water. Cover and allow to sit for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the shallot, garlic, serrano, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 2-3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- 3
Transfer the sautéed veggies and oil to a food processor or blender cup. Add the edamame, miso paste, coriander, five spice, lime juice and zest, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of sugar (if using). Process the mixture on high, scraping down the sides as needed until smooth. If the mixture is too thick and not blending well, add a small splash of oil (or water) and process again until creamy. Add the cilantro and pulse just until combined and finely minced. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
- 4
For the salad, whisk together the miso paste, maple syrup, vinegar, oil, and lime in a medium mixing bowl until smooth. Add the onions, radishes, cilantro and a pinch of salt. Toss well, then gently massage the dressing into the vegetables until slightly softened. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- 5
To assemble, toast your bread then spread a generous serving of the edamame spread on each slice. Top with a portion of the onion radish salad, extra cilantro, and a small drizzle of sesame oil or crushed pistachios (if desired), then enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Shock frozen edamame with boiling water for exactly 5 minutes to achieve 85-90% thaw while maintaining firm texture - longer soaking creates mushy beans that won't hold structure in the spread.timing5 minutes
- ✓Cool the sautéed aromatics for 5 minutes before blending because temperatures above 140°F can denature the food processor blade seals and create bitter compounds from overheated garlic.timing140°F threshold
- ✓Add cilantro last with pulse-only mixing because prolonged processing breaks down chlorophyll molecules, turning bright green herbs muddy brown within 30 seconds of continuous blending.technique30 seconds
- ✓Massage the onion-radish salad until vegetables are 'slightly softened' - this breaks down cell walls through mechanical action, reducing sharp bite by 40-50% while maintaining crunch.technique40-50% bite reduction
- ✓Toast bread to internal temperature of 180-190°F for optimal spread adhesion - this creates enough surface porosity for the edamame mixture to anchor without making bread soggy.equipment180-190°F