From Fine Cooking Magazine

I first created this recipe as a destination for leftover broccoli stalks, but its easily adaptable, so feel free to substitute other vegetables you might have in the fridge--asparagus, zucchini, peas, mushrooms, bok choy, bean sprouts, and jicama are all possibilities. I love the nutty taste and chewiness of brown rice, and you just can't argue with its antioxidant power and fiber. My favorite route to brown rice is to order it with Chinese food, but you can certainly cook some up yourself. Either way, bear in mind that the rice has to be well chilled so the starch hardens and makes it fry-able. Use fresh rice and you wind up with a gummy mess.

Five-Treasure Fried Rice

From Better Homes and Gardens

Find fresh soybeans at major markets or health food stores for this healthy side dish.

Scrumptious Soybeans

From Fine Cooking Books

This fresh green, creamy dip has all the classic hummus flavors of garlic, cumin, and lemon. But it is light on the cumin and garlic in favor of a big citrus punch. Its mellow, bright flavor and smooth texture make it the perfect companion to the bold spicy shards of pita.

Edamame Hummus with Spiced Pita Chips

From Food & Wine

Canned chipotles in adobo sauce, sold at Latin markets and many supermarkets, give this clever, creamy dip an enticing heat, and smokiness. The spiced pepitas (roasted and salted pumpkin seeds) scattered over the dip are addictive and great as a snack on their own.

Goat Cheese-Edamame Dip with Spiced Pepitas

From Family Circle

Edamame, mushrooms, and rice are the stars of this satisfying vegetarian one-dish meal. A sprinkling of Parmesan cheese tops this healthy recipe.

Edamame and Mushroom Risotto

From Better Homes and Gardens

Fresh green soybeans are tender and sweet with a nutty flavor that complements many grains. Try this colorful pilaf as a filling for cooked winter squash, sweet peppers, apples, or pears. The healthful recipe has almost 20 grams of fiber per serving.

Sweet Bean Pilaf

From Vegetarian Times

Fresh green soybeans, called edamame, have a sweet, nutty flavor. They offer a great variation on this classic dish, standing in for the traditional lima beans. Edamame are available frozen and fresh, in the pod and shelled. Look for them in large supermarkets, natural food stores or Asian markets. For a great twist, serve the succotash in hollowed-out tomatoes. If you're using frozen edamame, make it according to package directions, omitting any salt. Drain well.

Edamame Succotash

From Food & Wine

One of the basic rules of pairing wines with food is that rich dishes match well with wines that have good acidity. This silky soup -- a simple puree of onion, edamame and chicken stock -- is no exception.

Chilled Edamame Soup with Ginger Creme Fraiche

From Parents

Fresh soybeans (edamame) are seasoned with dill and orange peel in this healthy side dish recipe.

Citrusy Edamame

From Vegetarian Times

Shelled edamame (soybeans), aren't just for Asian dishes. Here, they add fresh, subtle flavor to a warm rice salad studded with dried cranberries and olives. For a speedier supper, use instant brown rice in the recipe.

Edamame Rice Bowls

From Better Homes and Gardens

How can a main dish be so good and yet so good for you? The sweet soybeans in this recipe are rich in proteins and vitamins. The hoisin sauce and red chili paste provide the sweet and spicy flavors.

Sweet and Spicy Edamame-Beef Stir-Fry

From Better Homes and Gardens

Toasted bread slices spread with a feta cheese and Greek yogurt mixture provide the foundation for this vegetarian main dish recipe topped with soybeans, green beans, and yellow tomatoes.

Edamame Bread Salad

From Vegetarian Times

To save time, substitute frozen vegetarian dumplings, which can be found in well-stocked supermarkets or Asian grocery stores.

Vegetable Dumplings and Broccoli over Baby Bok Choy

From Better Homes and Gardens

Turn on the broiler to prepare this twist on an Italian omelet that uses shelled sweet soybeans and a blend of Italian cheeses in the recipe.

Herbed Frittata with Edamame

From Vegetarian Times

30 minutes or fewer. Cold precooked rice is best for stir-fried rice dishes, so it's smart to make a little extra when you're boiling rice for other meals. Brown rice is used here, but basmati or jasmine rice are delicious alternatives.

Edamame Fried Rice

From Family Circle

Replace the traditional lima beans with healthy edamame in this twist on the well-loved side-dish recipe.

Edamame Succotash

From Better Homes and Gardens

For an even quicker chicken dish, replace the green beans and edamame with 6 to 8 cups coarsely torn romaine lettuce.

Spiced Chicken Thighs and Bean Salad

From EatingWell

Sweet hoisin sauce and tangy lime juice balance perfectly in this quick, colorful, Asian-inspired noodle dish. Make it a meal: Dress a cucumber salad with toasted sesame oil and lime juice and enjoy a cup of jasmine green tea.

Hoisin Beef & Edamame Noodles

From EatingWell

This is not the greasy Lo Mein of your favorite Chinese take-out, it tastes even better. Plus you get plenty of nutrients with the addition of edamame, a great vegetarian protein source. Make it a Meal: Fruit sorbet and sesame cookies are a perfect ending.

Edamame Lo Mein

From Fitness

Edamame and peanuts are high in protein, so you won't miss the meat in this vegetarian meal. The homemade peanut sauce makes a delicious seasoning for this fast dinner.

Thai Peanut Noodle Bowl

From Heart-Healthy Living

Edamame (soybeans) make this bean dip delicious and heart-healthy. Serve as an appetizer or snack with whole grain chips.

Benito Bean Dip

From Family Circle

Looking for a low-fat main-dish recipe? Try this shrimp, vegetable, and noodle one-dish meal that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.

Shrimp Lo Mein

From Parents

Edamame and Sweet Corn Succotash with Marjoram

From Stevia In The Raw®

Edamame, black, and red beans give this popular side-salad enough protein to serve as a meatless main dish. Replacing the sugar used in the dressing with Stevia In The Raw cuts down on calories and carbs.

Three Bean Salad With Edamame

From Better Homes and Gardens

Multigrain Pilaf