Recipe of the week: Edamame Lo Mein & Edamame Sautee

Being that this is the first week we have harvested edamame I thought that it would be nice to post some recipes featuring this protein-packed bean. For those who aren't as familar with this vegetable, edamame is a soybean served green and can be eaten whole or separate from the pod. Traditionally it is boiled in water with sea salt (about 2-3 mins), then shucked from the pod and tossed with olive oil.

EDAMAME SAUTEE

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
large bulb fennel, trimmed, cored and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups shelled edamame
1 can artichoke hearts,sliced
1/4 cup vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped cured olives

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add fennel and cook, stirring, until starting to soften and brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and herbes de Provence; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add wine; increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Boil until the wine is almost evaporated, about 3 minutes. Stir in edamame, artichoke hearts and broth; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon zest, lemon juice and salt. Serve sprinkled with feta and olives.

EDAMAME LO MEIN

8 ounces spaghetti
2 cups edamame, shelled
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup oyster sauce, or vegetarian “oyster” sauce
1/4 cup rice-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks
2 small red bell peppers, cut into matchsticks

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add spaghetti and edamame and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, whisk scallions, oyster sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and crushed red pepper in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add carrots and bell peppers and cook, stirring often, until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the pasta and edamame. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is crispy in spots, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the sauce and stir to combine.