Crispy Edamame Shiitake Bowls
These flavorful edamame bowls start with lemony broccoli rice topped with this rich, Indo-Chinese-inspired shiitake mushroom sauce and crispy, crunchy roasted edamame on top! The combination of textures and flavors is just absolutely fabulous. (gluten-free and nut-free with soy-free option)
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Baked Edamame and Mushrooms
- 2 cups frozen edamame about 9 ounces
- 8 to 10 ounces shiitake mushrooms sliced, or a mix of shiitake, cremini, white, and/or portobello
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce or tamari or coconut aminos
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Broccoli Rice
- 1 cup rice
- ½ to 1 cup broccoli finely chopped
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Sauce
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 green chili such as serrano or Indian, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion chopped
- 12 curry leaves finely chopped, optional
- 3 to 4 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari or coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 cup water mixed with 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For Topping
- chopped green onions, fresh herbs
- micro sprouts
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds or hemp seeds
- drizzle of lemon juice
Instructions
Bake the edamame and mushrooms.
- Preheat the oven to 400° F (205° C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the edamame to one half and the mushrooms to the other. Drizzle each with half of the oil and soy sauce, then toss to coat. Sprinkle each tray with half of the salt and black pepper, toss again, and spread them out evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then check the mushrooms. If they’re starting to scorch or look nearly done, cover that half with another sheet of parchment, so they don’t dry out. Continue baking for another 10 minutes, then remove the mushrooms from the baking sheet. Move the edamame around on the baking sheet, and bake for another 15 minutes or until crisp. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Meanwhile, cook the broccoli rice and make the sauce.
- Wash the rice well and add it to a saucepan with 2 cups of water and the salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover with the lid, and cook for about 8 minutes. Fluff the rice, stir in the broccoli and lemon juice, mix well, cover again, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the rice is tender and broccoli is bright green.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and green chili. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the garlic turns golden, about 30 seconds. Add the onion and curry leaves, increase heat to medium, and add ⅛ teaspoon of salt. Cook until the onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the soy sauce, Kashmiri chili powder, rice vinegar, and maple syrup, mixing well. Mix in the cornstarch slurry, bring to a boil, and let it thicken slightly. Add the baked mushrooms to the sauce, mix, and simmer for about a minute. The sauce is now ready.
Assemble the bowls.
- Layer the rice in your serving bowls. Add a generous helping of the mushroom sauce, top with the crispy edamame, and finish with toppings of choice.
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Notes
Alternate method: You can also cook the mushrooms directly in the sauce instead of on a baking sheet. After the onions have cooked for 2 minutes, add the mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms are just al dente. Then add the sauces, bring to a boil, and stir in the cornstarch slurry. Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, partially covered, until the mushrooms are cooked through.
Crispy edamame shiitake bowls are naturally nut-free, as long as you use nut-free toppings. This recipe is gluten-free, if you use tamari instead of soy sauce. For a soy-free version, use coconut aminos and substitute white beans or chickpea tofu for the edamame.
Nutrition
Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 678mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 4mg