You’ve been drinking matcha for years and you’ve even whipped up a batch or two of matcha-cranberry Linzer cookies. But did you know the green tea powder can do so much more? It enhances the umami flavor of savory dishes and adds subtle earthy flavor to desserts. Here, 16 surprising ways to cook with the nutritional powerhouse, from matcha spaghetti cacio e pepe to creamy matcha panna cotta.
16 Surprising Recipes You Can Make with Matcha Powder (That Aren’t Lattes)

Two Purple Figs
Matcha Powder Hummus
Earthy, slightly sweet and totally addictive.
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Wholesome Patisserie
Matcha Granola
It’ll keep for two weeks…if you can make it last that long.
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Fifth Floor Kitchen
Matcha Salmon Poke Bowl With Ruby Grapefruit Dressing
Oh hi, master chef.
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Epic Matcha
Amazing Black Bean Burgers With Matcha Basil Aioli
We’re intrigued.
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Princess Gnocchi
Matcha Gnocchi With Ginger, Orange Butter And Butternut Squash
Pull out all the stops.
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