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)
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Published Jul 19, 2018
Lady and Pups
Matcha Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe
Right this way (into our mouth).
An Unrefined Vegan
Creamy Green Matcha Soup With Tofu Croutons
Enjoy it hot or cold.
The Awesome Green
Quinoa Detox Salad
We’re all about the lemon-matcha dressing.
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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La Petit Eats
Matcha Mint Churros
Psst: Try them dipped in white chocolate.
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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Vegetarian Ventures
Green Matcha Sangria
Matcha mojitos = totally overdone.
Oh How Civilized
Matcha Stovetop Popcorn
We can’t wait for movie night.
The Flavor Bender
Creamy Matcha Panna Cotta With Passion Fruit Mango Compote
Presenting the most interesting way to bake with green tea.
Snixy Kitchen
Gluten-free Tempura Asparagus With Matcha Salt
Smoked salt was so two years ago.
Mind Body Green
Anti-inflammatory Bowl
It has a coconut-matcha jeweled rice base.
Princess Gnocchi
Matcha Gnocchi With Ginger, Orange Butter And Butternut Squash
Pull out all the stops.
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Thirsty for Tea
Warm Salmon Flake And Asparagus Salad With Matcha Vinaigrette
Tip: Use the thinnest asparagus you can find.
A Couple Cooks
Scrambled Eggs With Matcha And Lime
Easy enough to whip up on a weekday, fancy enough for Sunday brunch.
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