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Mung Beans
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Tiny sprouted beans; lighter and crunchier, works in stir-fries and salads
10.0
edamame substitute
for baking.
Baked edamame — think protein-boosted savory muffins, edamame hummus crackers, bean-flour flatbreads — wants a sub that holds starch structure through 350-400°F and 25-35 minute bakes. Raw edamame's 11% protein and 8% fat carry crumb moisture; over-dry subs like lentil flour dust the crumb. Subs ranked by starch gelatinization at 150-185°F, crumb-hold over a 24-hour stale curve, and color retention — green beans fade oxidized-khaki in the oven.
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adjustment for baking
Pre-cooked mung beans 1:1 cup fold into savory muffin batter — starch gelatinizes by 170°F internal and crumb sets clean. Lighter color than edamame; batter reads pale-green. Reduce added liquid by 2 tbsp per cup because mung beans hold more surface water than edamame. Bake at 375°F for 22-25 minutes.
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
adjustment for baking
Press firm tofu 30 minutes to 60% moisture, cube 1/4-inch, fold 1:1 cup into savory bakes. Tofu holds shape through 375°F bakes but contributes no starch; add 1 tsp cornstarch per cup tofu to help crumb set. Flavor stays mild — season the batter assertively with scallion, miso, or chili.
03
Black Beans
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Dark and earthy; firmer when cooked, similar protein content, works in burritos and salads
10.0
adjustment for baking
Canned black beans rinsed and patted dry 1:1 cup bake into brownies, breakfast muffins, or black-bean bread. Moisture is higher than edamame; cut recipe liquid by 3 tbsp per cup. Color tints crumb dark brown-purple; skip for pale-green or white visual targets. Bake 375°F for 28-32 minutes.
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Chickpeas
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Tan and nutty; use shelled edamame 1:1, slightly firmer bite with bright green color
10.0
adjustment for this dish
Canned chickpeas drained and patted 1:1 cup work in savory flatbreads and socca-style baked batters. Firmer bite than edamame post-bake; starch sets clean. Reduce liquid 2 tbsp per cup because chickpeas weep during bake. Color stays golden-tan. Bake 400°F for 18-22 minutes for best texture.
05
Lima Beans
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Buttery and starchy; closest match in size and color, works in succotash and salads
6.7
adjustment for this dish
Cooked lima beans 1:1 cup fold into succotash-style cornbread. Starchier than edamame — contributes 15% more crumb body, so reduce flour by 2 tbsp per cup. Pale-green color survives bake better than fresh lima's darker green. Bake 400°F for 25-30 minutes to 200°F internal.
06
Peas
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Sweet and green, works in most dishes
6.7
adjustment for this dish
Frozen peas thawed 1:1 cup fold into savory scones or pea-ricotta muffins. Sweetness (3x edamame's sugar content) shifts batter register; reduce recipe sugar by 1 tbsp per cup. Bright green survives bake under 400°F for 20 minutes; past that, peas oxidize khaki in the crumb.
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Lentils
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Small and tender; red lentils break down while green hold shape, higher protein than most beans
6.7
adjustment for this dish
Cooked green or brown lentils 1:1 cup fold into savory loaves. Lentils hold shape post-bake; red lentils dissolve and thicken crumb — use them for quick-bread body, not visible bean texture. Color tints crumb brown-green. Reduce recipe liquid 2 tbsp per cup; bake 375°F for 30 minutes.
08
Kidney Beans
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Large red beans; heartier and starchier than edamame, works in chili and stews
6.7
adjustment for this dish
Cooked kidney beans 1:1 cup fold into chili cornbread or bean-breads. Firmer skin than edamame post-bake; starchier interior. Color tints crumb pink-red; skip where pale tones matter. Reduce recipe liquid 3 tbsp per cup. Bake 400°F for 25-30 minutes to 200°F internal for fully set crumb.
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Corn
4.01 cup : 1 cup
Sweet yellow kernels; lighter protein than edamame, adds color and crunch to stir-fries
4.0
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Avocado
2.51 cup : 1 cup
Blend shelled edamame for creamy green spread; nuttier and denser than avocado, add lemon
2.5
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Tempeh
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Fermented soy cake; slice and pan-fry for crispy exterior, nuttier and chewier than edamame
6.7