Preserved Lemon Toast with a Creamy Edamame

This creamy edamame spread is perfect on toast for an afternoon snack.

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Introducing a delightful new favorite: Preserved Lemon Toast with a creamy edamame spread. This snack is light, refreshing, and packed with flavor, making it a great go-to for any time of day. If you can get your hands on preserved lemon, it adds an unbeatable tangy punch that elevates the dish, but if not, a little lemon zest will work just as well to brighten the flavors. It’s a perfect way to use edamame, turning it into a versatile spread that’s both nutritious and delicious.

The spread itself is incredibly easy to whip up in just a few minutes. Simply blend cooked edamame with fresh cilantro, garlic, Japanese mayo, and jalapeno for a kick, a squeeze of lemon juice, a hint of preserved lemon, and chopped chives in a food processor. The result is a creamy, zesty, and herby spread that pairs beautifully with your favorite bread—whether it’s sourdough, multigrain, or a crusty baguette.

To finish it off, top the toast with a sprinkle of crunchy pistachios for added texture and a pop of flavor. Whether you’re serving it as a snack, a light lunch, or even a party appetizer, this preserved lemon toast will leave everyone asking for more. If you enjoyed this toast, check out my other recipes here.

Here’s how to make it:

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Ingredients

• ▢ bread of choice
• ▢ 1/2 cup pistachios
• ▢ olive oil

The edamame spread

• ▢ 1/2 cup cilantro
• ▢ 1 clove garlic, sliced
• ▢ 1/2 cup cooked edamame
• ▢ 1 tsp Japanese mayo
• ▢ 1/4 jalapeño, sliced
• ▢ 1 tsp lemon juice
• ▢ 1 tsp preserved lemon, diced
• ▢ 1 tsp chives

Instructions 

• Coat bread in olive oil and cook on medium heat for 2-3 min per side.
• In a food processor, combine edamame, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, jalapeño, and lemon juice. Blend until combined. Then add mayo, salt and pepper and combine again. Scoop into a bowl and add chopped chives and diced preserved lemon.
• Add spread to toast. Roughly chop pistachios and add to the top. Season with a little more lemon juice if you’d like, and then some salt and pepper (optional add red pepper flakes for a little heat). Enjoy!

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