01
Mung Beans
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Tiny sprouted beans; lighter and crunchier, works in stir-fries and salads
10.0
vegan edamame
substitute.
14 vegan substitutes for edamame — top pick Mung Beans at 100% function match.
all substitutes on this page are vegan
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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
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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
07
Tempeh
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Fermented soy cake; slice and pan-fry for crispy exterior, nuttier and chewier than edamame
6.7
08
Lentils
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Small and tender; red lentils break down while green hold shape, higher protein than most beans
6.7
09
Kidney Beans
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Large red beans; heartier and starchier than edamame, works in chili and stews
6.7
10
Corn
4.01 cup : 1 cup
Sweet yellow kernels; lighter protein than edamame, adds color and crunch to stir-fries
4.0
11
Avocado
2.51 cup : 1 cup
Blend shelled edamame for creamy green spread; nuttier and denser than avocado, add lemon
2.5
12
Snap Peas
0.01 cup : 1 cup
Crisp sweet pods; eat whole in stir-fries, lighter than shelled edamame but similar crunch
0.0
13
Snow Peas
0.01 cup : 1 cup
Flat tender pods; sweet and crisp, lighter protein than edamame, works in stir-fries
0.0
14
Green Beans
0.01 cup : 1 cup
Long green pods; similar color and crunch, less protein than edamame, blanch the same way
0.0
pitfalls to avoid
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Tofu: Tofu is softer and milder than whole edamame
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Black Beans: Black beans are earthier than edamame
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Tempeh: Tempeh is chewier and nuttier than edamame
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Lentils: Red lentils break down when cooked
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Kidney Beans: Kidney beans are starchier and heavier
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Corn: Corn has less protein than edamame
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Avocado: Edamame is denser than avocado
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Avocado: Nuttier and less buttery than avocado