I love sandwiches.
...and I sometimes make sandwiches with unconventional 'breads'.
This is edamame week with Heather's Meatless Monday A-Z, and I used edamame to make a protein and fiber rich flatbread.
These were just as I imagined they would be - a dense but soft bread with a crispy crunch outside, with that light and salty flavor of edamame. I made some into a simple sandwich of sliced tomatoes and melted (vegan) havarti cheese.
Awesome.
edamame flatbreads
adapted from spinach pancakes
dairy, egg, and gluten free, vegan
makes 4 sandwich size flatbreads
1 cup edamame beans, shelled
¼ cup water
½ cup gluten free all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon xanthan gum
In blender, purée edamame and water until smooth. In mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt, whisking out lumps. Stir in the edamame puree, combine completely - it will form a dough like this. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces, form into a ball and flatten. Place onto an oiled skillet over medium low heat. Cook flatbreads one minute or so, flip and cook other side (another minute), until cooked through.
After that first bite, I had to get a fork to eat the rest. That's a mark of a good sandwich, right?
Other edamame recipes:
pickle burgers and spinach crepes
edamame salad rolls with ginger sesame peanut sauce
For even more edamame recipes, visit Heather today for Meatless Monday A to Z!
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
Edamame is so under used and you've done such cool things with it here. Love the mango salad. Yum; So pretty.
spabettie says
that mango salad is one of my favorites. when I first made it a few summers ago, I ate it all the time.
Jenna says
these are genius!
spabettie says
thanks, Jenna!
Laura says
I love edamame, don't use it enough. I like the rolls, thanks for the tips on the wrappers, that makes a lot of sense.
spabettie says
oh good, I hope it helps! it definitely is an easier way to use them.
Jeanette says
I love all these sandwich breads you come up with - very creative!
spabettie says
thanks, Jeanette - this one is a fun one!
Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says
We both have edamame on the brain. I posted Garlicky Edamame Cakes today - funny! I love the idea of using the edamame in a bread though - great idea!
spabettie says
I thought about adding garlic to these - next time! 🙂
[email protected] says
I totally have to try these edamame flatbreads. I'm looking for new recipes for weekend breakfasts. A few weekends ago I created a white bean and veggie pancake inspired by potato pancakes (there's no flour in them) but I need to expand my repertoire! Thanks!
spabettie says
I hope you do try them - and these could easily be made without flour as well - an almond meal, oatmeal, even quinoa? might be more of a 'cake' like a potato cake at that point, though. white bean and veggie pancakes sound good too!
[email protected] says
These were great! I ended up making them with brown rice flour and loved them. They kind of reminded me of thinner biscuits, yum. They will be in my permanent food rotation from now on. Thanks! Marya
spabettie says
you are so welcome, Marya - so happy you liked them! they are kindof like a biscuit... we made them with garlic the next time, and this morning I made a batch with red pepper - yum!
Eileen says
These cakes look like a great base for a filling lunch! I never know what to do with edamame--beside just eating them out of the pod--but I think that's about to change. 🙂
spabettie says
and eating them out of the pod is one of my favorite ways to eat them! 🙂 yes, these are filling, dense. makes a great sandwich or even an open-faced kind of thing, with veggie toppings.
Ashley F. says
I, too, am a sandwich lover and this bread recipe is so unique and creative! I have never seen anything quite like it, but it looks fresh and delicious!
spabettie says
you would love this, sandwich queen! 🙂
RavieNomNoms says
Oh my!! What a fabulous idea!!
spabettie says
thank you - we liked them 🙂
Heather @ Better With Veggies says
I thought those looked like your blinis - one of the first recipes of yours I made, I believe! And I love the simplicity of this sandwich (after making the flatbread, of course) - I'm very glad you introduced me to Daiya Havarti!
spabettie says
I'm glad you are able to find the havarti - I love it so!