Name: Roasted Edamame with Mushrooms and Balsamic Glaze
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 16-ounce bag frozen mukimame ((shelled edamame, thawed)); 8 ounces fresh button mushrooms or baby bellas ((sliced)); 2 tablespoons garlic-flavored olive oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce or balsamic vinegar; ¼ teaspoon table or sea salt; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Sneak Preview: This roasted edamame and mushroom side dish is savory, slightly chewy, and full of umami. Tossed with garlic oil and your choice of balsamic vinegar or soy sauce, it’s a flavorful plant-based option for everyday meals or vegetarian nights.

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The first time my husband brought home edamame, it came steamed and still in the shell. We didn’t know what to do with it—so we ate the whole thing, pods and all, like sugar snap peas. It wasn’t our best moment. After a quick call to the restaurant (this was before we googled everything), we learned to pop out the tender beans and skip the shells.

Fast forward a few years, and now we keep shelled edamame—aka mukimame—on hand for snacking and tossing into recipes like this one. Add mushrooms, a splash of balsamic or soy sauce, and garlic oil, and you’ve got a savory, oven-roasted side that’s unexpectedly hearty.

Shared & Loved

Really good. Used chili infused olive oil.
—Avril

Ingredients & Substitututions

MUKIMAME (SHELLED EDAMAME): Use one 16-ounce bag, thawed before roasting.
FRESH MUSHROOMS: Button or baby bella mushrooms, sliced.
GARLIC-FLAVORED OLIVE OIL: Adds depth—plain olive oil also works.
SOY SAUCE OR BALSAMIC VINEGAR: Choose based on the flavor profile you prefer.
SALT: Start light—soy sauce adds some saltiness.
BLACK PEPPER: Freshly ground is best.

Tips That Make a Difference

Roasting adds texture:
Mukimame turns delightfully chewy in the oven, and the mushrooms take on a deep, savory flavor you won’t get from steaming.

Use just enough oil:
A light coating of garlic oil keeps everything moist but not greasy. The soy sauce or balsamic adds extra flavor and helps with browning.

Spread in a single layer:
For the best roasted edges, don’t crowd the pan. If needed, use two baking sheets or roast in batches.

Roasted Edamame with Mushrooms and Balsamic Glaze

By Paula Rhodes

This roasted edamame and mushroom recipe is chewy, savory, and full of umami. Tossed with garlic oil and your choice of soy sauce or balsamic, it’s a quick and satisfying side dish—or a plant-based main when you need one.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep time: 5

Cook time: 15

Total time: 20

Ingredients

1 16-ounce (454 g) bag frozen mukimame (shelled edamame, thawed)
8 ounces (227 g) fresh button mushrooms or baby bellas (sliced)
2 tablespoons garlic-flavored olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce or balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon table or sea salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Marinate the veggies: Place 1 16-ounce (454 g) bag frozen mukimame in a gallon-size ziplock bag with 8 ounces (227 g) fresh button mushrooms or baby bellas, 2 tablespoons garlic-flavored olive oil, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce or balsamic vinegar. Let sit while while preheating the oven to 450˚F.
Prep the pans: Line a rimmed cookie sheet with foil or a silicone mat. Use either two cookie sheets or roast in batches.
Roast until golden: Spread half the mixture in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast at 450°F for 15 minutes, stirring once. Repeat with the second half.
Season and serve: Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon table or sea salt and ⅛⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepperr (or to taste). Serve hot or at room temperature.

Notes

Serving Suggestions

This makes a hearty side dish for roasted meats, rice bowls, or grain salads. You can also serve it over quinoa or farro for a simple vegetarian main.

Storage Tips

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to revive the roasted texture—microwaving makes it soft but still tasty.

Equipment

Nutrition

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Final Thoughts

We may have started out chewing edamame pods by mistake, but this recipe shows how far a little roasting—and a little learning—can go. With just a few pantry staples and a hot oven, mukimame turns into something nutty, hearty, and way more interesting than a side salad. Whether you’re serving it alongside dinner or enjoying it as a meatless main, it’s a dish worth keeping in your back pocket.

Need help troubleshooting? Email me: Paula at saladinajar.com—photos welcome!

This post was inspired by the Roasted Green Beans with Mushrooms, Balsamic, and Parmesan from Kalyn’s Kitchen.

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7 Comments

Really good used chilli infused olive oil

What a great idea! I love these from the freezer section, but roasting them with mushrooms is a terrific idea. Try them in a succotash! Waayyyy better than lima beans.

Paula says:

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Piper,
Can you believe I have never made succotash? I love lima beans so I know I would love it with edamame, too.

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1. Piper says:
  
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  That’s funny! Me too, until I blogged it here. There is something very, very satisfying about corn and edamame. I think I need to give lima beans another chance though…
  http://gotitcookit.blogspot.com/2013/08/edamame-succotash.html
  
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Yum! Looks worth trying, & easy!

This looks and sounds so tasty! You think of the tastiest things!
Though I wouldn’t use foil with balsamic vinegar. As some are rather “vinegary”, and I would worry about the reaction with the foil. But that’s me.

Paula says:

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Good point, Nancy. I always use the silicone liners myself but people don’t always have those.

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As a retired home economist, I created Saladinajar.com to prove that you don’t have to be a chef to find joy in creating food worth sharing. Bread machines (used in an unconventional way), homemade yogurt, and quick microwave recipes are my favorite ways to do that.

Avril says:

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Really good used chilli infused olive oil

Piper says:

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What a great idea! I love these from the freezer section, but roasting them with mushrooms is a terrific idea. Try them in a succotash! Waayyyy better than lima beans.

1. Paula says:
  
  at
  
  Piper,
  Can you believe I have never made succotash? I love lima beans so I know I would love it with edamame, too.
  
  1. Piper says:
    
    at
    
    That’s funny! Me too, until I blogged it here. There is something very, very satisfying about corn and edamame. I think I need to give lima beans another chance though…
    http://gotitcookit.blogspot.com/2013/08/edamame-succotash.html
    
Susie says:

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Yum! Looks worth trying, & easy!

Nancy says:

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This looks and sounds so tasty! You think of the tastiest things!
Though I wouldn’t use foil with balsamic vinegar. As some are rather “vinegary”, and I would worry about the reaction with the foil. But that’s me.

1. Paula says:
  
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  Good point, Nancy. I always use the silicone liners myself but people don’t always have those.