What Is Soybeans (daizu) and How Can I Use It?

Soybeans (daizu) is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 33 recipes to get you started.

Nutrition

Food group

Soybeans (daizu) is a member of the Legumes and Legume Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

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Recipes using soybeans (daizu)

There are 33 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Edamame Veggie Burger

These edamame veggie burgers are delicious, filling and packed with goodness. If millet is not available, use quinoa instead. Whole Wheat bread crumbs works as well.

Burger Mix (Vegetarian)

A tasty make ahead vegetarian burger mix. Make in advance and have vege burgers ready in a flash for a quick and healthy snack or meal.

Awesome Vegetable Bean & Noodle Casserole

Awesome Vegetable Bean and Noodle Casserole recipe

Barbecue Soy Burgers

These nutty burgers are a barbecue favorite, great on whole-wheat onion bun with the traditional toppings of tomato, cheese, lettuce and so on.

Soybean Burgers

Hearty soybean burgers with eggplant, oats, wheat germ, and garlic, served with a homemade mushroom tamari gravy. A from-scratch vegetarian patty with serious substance.

Hot Sauce

Homemade gochujang (Korean hot sauce) fermented from meju, glutinous rice flour, barley malt, chili powder, and salt. A traditional month-long fermentation project that yields 4 gallons.

How To Make Tofu

A simple and easy recipe that is perfect for those who would love to know how to make tofu.

Sloppy Toms

Vegetarian sloppy joes made with chopped soybeans in a tangy ketchup sauce with chili powder, vinegar, and dry mustard. A protein-packed meatless sandwich ready in 15 minutes.

Avocado Veggie Burgers

Avocado veggie burgers blended from creamy avocado, cooked soybeans, onion, and mustard, then bound with whole wheat breadcrumbs and pan-fried until golden. Vegan and high-protein.

Roasted Vegetable Pitas

Roasting concentrates flavors without adding fat and lends a buttery-soft texture.

Soyburgers

Vegetarian soybean burgers made with whole soybeans, ground sunflower seeds, and soy sauce. Protein-packed veggie burger with a hearty bite, no fillers or fake-meat stand-ins.

So Good Sweet & Sour Soybeans

Vegan sweet and sour soybeans, a high-protein stir-fry of crisp-tender carrots, peppers and pineapple in a glossy brown-sugar and vinegar sauce. A meatless spin on the takeout favorite.

One-Dish Meal

Slow cooker one-dish meal with ground beef, bacon, smoked sausage, and four kinds of beans in a sweet-smoky ketchup and honey sauce. A hearty crowd-feeder for 10.

Aubergine with Pork & Prawns - Makhua Phao Song Kruang

Thai Makhua Phao Song Kruang: flame-charred eggplant topped with a savory stir-fried pork and prawn mixture seasoned with fish sauce, fermented soybeans, and garlic. Authentic smoky Thai eggplant dish.

Sichuan Cashew Chicken

Sichuan cashew chicken stir-fried with velveted chicken, toasted cashews, bamboo shoots, and green peppers in a soybean paste and rice wine sauce. Restaurant-style Chinese at home.

Kevin's Veggie Chili

Vegetarian chili with soybeans and wheat berries instead of traditional kidney beans. Simmered with fresh tomatoes, jalapeno, red bell pepper, and warm spices. Better the next day.

Soysage (Vegan)

Homemade vegan sausage (soysage) made from soybeans, kombu, oats, gluten flour, and classic sausage spices like sage, fennel, and cayenne. Steamed until firm and sliceable.

Asparagus & Mushrooms with Black Bean Sauce

Crisp asparagus and tender mushrooms stir-fried in a savory black bean garlic sauce. Quick vegetarian side dish that delivers bold Chinese flavors in under 15 minutes from start to finish.

Soy Quarter-Pounder

Homemade soy quarter-pounder veggie burgers with cooked soybeans, tofu, wheat germ, carrots, and garlic. Baked or broiled and ready in 30 minutes.

Asparagus & Mushrooms with Black Bean Sauce

Asparagus and mushrooms stir-fried with garlic and fermented black beans get tossed in a savory sauce made with rice vinegar, tamari, and sake for a quick Asian-inspired vegetable dish.

Peking Style Noodles with Bean Sauce & Mixed Garnish

Peking Style Noodles with Bean Sauce and Mixed Garnish recipe

Soybean-Lentil-Rice Loaf

High-protein vegetarian loaf made with mashed soybeans, lentils, brown rice, wheat germ, and soy milk. A hearty meatless main that slices like meatloaf.

Healthy Garden Salad

This is a very healthy salad, different kinds of vegetables, we always cook this simple and tasty salad.

Soy Burgers

Homemade soy burgers with cooked soybeans, brown rice, ground sesame seeds, and whole wheat flour. A hearty plant-based patty you can griddle, bake, or freeze.

Vegetarian Egg Rolls

Crispy pan-fried vegetarian egg rolls stuffed with cabbage, bean sprouts, celery, water chestnuts, and soybeans. Serve as an appetizer or with brown rice for a full meal.

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