What's the difference between green peas and edamame?

Edamame are much larger & flatter, more like broad beans & vary from white Grey to green & dark green in color. Green peas are small, round and come in from light green to semi dark green . Edamame pods are much larger than pea pods with pea pods containing more peas per pod than compared to edamame.

Can I substitute edamame for peas?

Whether you choose green beans or edamame as a substitute for peas , both options provide their own unique qualities that can elevate your dishes. Their vibrant colors, sweet flavors, and satisfying textures make them excellent alternatives that can easily be incorporated into a variety of recipes.

What is healthier green peas or edamame?

Edamame is an excellent source of calcium. Pea has more niacin, however, edamame contains more pantothenic acid and folate . Both edamame and peas are high in dietary fiber and potassium. Edamame is a great source of iron and protein.

Which is healthier broccoli or edamame?

Detailed nutrition comparison for edamame vs broccoli. Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C. Edamame has more thiamin and folate . Both edamame and broccoli are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.

What bean is closest to edamame?

Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas): Versatile garbanzo beans are economical, providing protein and fibre. Use in salads, soups, or roast for a crunchy snack.

Is edamame healthier than soy beans?

Edamame contains significantly more vitamin K and folate than mature soybeans ( 3 ). In fact, if you eat a whole cup (160 grams), you will get around 56% of the DV for vitamin K and more than 100% for folate.

What is the English name for edamame beans?

Edamame is the Americanization of a Japanese term for green soybeans . Edamame translates to “beans on branches.” Here's how you pronounce it. According to the National Soybean Research Laboratory (NSRL), there are over 2,500 varieties of soybeans currently under cultivation.

Are green beans and edamame the same?

Green bean has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than edamame , however, edamame contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than green bean. Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C. Edamame is a great source of iron and protein, and it is an excellent source of calcium.

Is edamame the healthiest vegetable?

Edamame is a rich source of several essential nutrients, including commonly undercosumed vitamins and minerals, such as iron, magnesium, and potassium . Magnesium and potassium are commonly low in most American's diets due to overreliance on ultra-processed foods and underconsumption of fruits and vegetables.

Is edamame a bean or a pea?

Edamame is a bean and therefore a legume. However, legumes vary in their nutritional profile. Compared with pulses, such as lentils, edamame provides a similar amount of protein per 100 calories, but edamame have a higher fat and lower fiber content.

Are green pigeon peas the same as edamame?

Edamame is pigeon peas , which is the one type of Japaneses pea. That have green pods and outer skin covering with hair. Must be boiled before eating. Log In or Create an Account to download, save to a library, or open items in your Adobe applications.

Green Edamame & Pea Falafel with a Yoghurt, Cucumber & Mint Dip (vegan recipe) (2024)

Crispy green falfel made with edamame beans and peas in a blender (or food processor), served with a yoghurt, cucumber and mint dip.

You're just like me aren't you? You eat lots of falafel.

They're a great go-to snack, but they are also good on a BBQ kebab skewer, in salads or in a wrap or sandwich with lots of salad and hummus. In fact they are the perfect quick bite for both vegetarian and vegans.

Sometimes I add them to my yumbox, which is a bento box with lots of little compartments. I load my lunchbox with falafel, some hummus (dips don't leak in a yumbox), crunchy veg and pickled baby beets. It's one of my favourite lunches and my wee boy loves the same lunch.

Homemade falafel

I tend to buy ready-made falafel from the supermarket. I bet you do too. Falafel are just so quick and convenient to pick up when you're shopping aren't they?

Today that changes! I made my own crispy falafel. I pimped them and swapped the usual chickpeas for edamame beans and petit pois (you could use bog standard frozen peas).

Now don't get me wrong, let's be realistic here. When I go shopping next week I'll definitely pick up ready-made falafel to use in lunches during the week, but now and again I'm going to take them time to make fresh falafel.

These green edamame and pea falafelhave a crisp exterior and soft tasty filling. They are so, so good!

Shop bought falafel never really have the same crisp bite as these homemade falafel.

You really must try them.

Blender falafel recipe

These falafel are quick to make if you have a power blender or food processor.

You just throw all the ingredients in.

Once you have a flavourful paste (you can whizz until really smooth or leave a bit of texture, which I like to do), you just roll into balls and then roll in panko breadcrumbs and fry until crisp.

essential Waitrose

I raided Waitrose for my ingredients for these homemade falafel. Waitrose is thought to be quite a pricey place to shop, but the essential Waitrose range contains more than 1500 high quality products you use every day at low prices. Waitrose also have a range called Waitrose Cooks' Ingredients with things like spices, fresh herbs and stocks which compliment all your every day items from the essential range.

I also used frozen edamame beans which are available in store. They are already shelled so perfect for adding to dishes like these crispy falafel, but also good in soups and stews. A great way to add nutrients to a dish.

I served some of these falafel with a dip and some on flour tortilla wraps with salad. I know pitta bread is the more traditional pairing with falafel, but I love them in a tortilla wrap with lots of salad.

Yoghurt, Cucumber and Mint Dip

I usually spread a falafel wrap with a really generous layer of hummus, but this time I made a simple yoghurt, cucumber and mint dip, which I drizzled across the filling. I used Alpro plain yoghurt to make this dressing dairy-free, but you can use your favourite plain or Greek yoghurt.

You could also add a drizzle of chilli sauce if you wanted to pep up the wraps with a bit of heat.

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I've included my dressing recipe along with my falafel recipe below. The dressing is also tasty drizzled over a salad and makes a great dip for sweet potato fries, crunchy vegetablecrudités or nacho chips.

I do hope you try both the falafel and the dip!

Try adding these green falafel to this .