Roasted Paneer with Edamame
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners that never fails to impress. Roasted paneer with edamame comes together in just 40 minutes and relies on simple pantry staples, making it budget friendly and stress free. The paneer gets beautifully golden and crispy while soaking up all those warm spices, and the edamame adds a wonderful nutty flavor plus a protein boost to make the dish incredibly satisfying. Ginger in this recipe is fantastic for digestion and adds such a bright, fresh zing. It's vegetarian, packed with protein, and honestly tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
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Ingredients
- 397 gpaneer cheese(cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 473 mlfrozen edamame
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 tablespoonginger(grated)
- ½ teaspoonred chili flakes
- ½ teaspoonturmeric powder
- 2 tablespoonslime juice
- 59 mlfresh cilantro(chopped)
- ¾ teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the paneer cubes dry with paper towels to help them achieve a golden crust when roasted.
Tip: Dry paneer ensures better browning and prevents steaming during roasting.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, cumin seeds, red chili flakes, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Tip: Toast the cumin seeds briefly in a dry pan before adding to the marinade for enhanced flavor.
- 3
Place the paneer cubes and edamame on a large baking sheet. Pour the marinade over them and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Tip: Handle paneer carefully to avoid breaking the cubes while mixing.
- 4
Spread the mixture in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 22-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the paneer is golden brown and the edamame are tender.
Tip: Stir at the midway point to ensure even cooking and browning on all sides.
- 5
Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with fresh lime juice. Toss gently to combine.
Tip: Add lime juice while still hot so the flavors meld together better.
- 6
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve warm as a main course or alongside steamed rice or quinoa.
Tip: This dish is best enjoyed immediately while the paneer is still warm and slightly crispy.
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