Web Exclusive Round 2 Recipe Edamame With Pasta Food

SPICED EDAMAME

Steps:

• Heat the salt, chili powder, and pepper flakes in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring until hot and aromatic, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and crumble in the oregano.
• Boil the edamame pods in salted water until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander and pat dry. Toss the edamame pods with the chili-salt and serve warm.

SAUTEED EDAMAME

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, season with salt and pepper, to taste and saute for 2 minutes. Add edamame and saute for 4 minutes until edamame are heated through and onions are tender. (Reserve leftover Sauteed Edamame for online Round 2 Recipe "Bowtie Pasta with Edamame.)
• Use the leftovers from this recipe to make (Web Exclusive) Round 2 Recipe: Edamame with Pasta.

EDAMAME WITH SHIITAKE

Steps:

• Place frozen shelled edamame in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook on high for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time. Let stand covered 1 minute.
• Meanwhile heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes. Add soy sauce, garlic, fried rice seasoning, and cooked and drained edamame. Stir to combine. Serve hot.

CREAMY EDAMAME PESTO PASTA WITH ROCKET SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, put the frozen edamame in a bowl, pour over 2 tbsp of water and cook in the microwave on high for about 5 mins. Leave in the water, covered, for 2 mins more. Alternatively, simmer the edamame in a pan of boiling water for 2-3 mins.
• To make the pesto, put 150g of the edamame, the oil, cashews, garlic, parmesan and some seasoning in a blender and whizz to a smooth paste. You can add up to 6 tbsp water to help it blend if the mixture is too thick.
• Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the pesto and the remaining edamame, then serve with the rocket on the side and an extra grating of cheese, if you like.