01
Mung Beans
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Tiny sprouted beans; lighter and crunchier, works in stir-fries and salads
10.0
edamame substitutes
14 substitutes · avg score 5.7 · Young, green soybeans in their fuzzy pods, with a tender, buttery texture and a mild, sweet, nutty flavor. Typically steamed or boiled and served salted in the pod as a Japanese appetizer, or shelled into salads, rice bowls, stir-fries, and dips.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Tofu
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Soft soy curd; press and cube firm tofu for similar protein, milder flavor than whole beans
10.0
03
Black Beans
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Dark and earthy; firmer when cooked, similar protein content, works in burritos and salads
10.0
04
Chickpeas
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Tan and nutty; use shelled edamame 1:1, slightly firmer bite with bright green color
10.0
05
Lima Beans
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Buttery and starchy; closest match in size and color, works in succotash and salads
6.7
06
Peas
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Sweet and green, works in most dishes
6.7