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16 Surprising Recipes You Can Make with Matcha Powder (That Aren’t Lattes)

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.

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matcha spaghetti cacio e pepe recipe
Lady and Pups

Matcha Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe

Right this way (into our mouth).

creamy green matcha soup tofu croutons recipe
An Unrefined Vegan

Creamy Green Matcha Soup With Tofu Croutons

Enjoy it hot or cold.

quinoa detox salad recipe
The Awesome Green

Quinoa Detox Salad

We’re all about the lemon-matcha dressing.

matcha powder hummus recipe
Two Purple Figs

Matcha Powder Hummus

Earthy, slightly sweet and totally addictive.

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matcha granola recipe
Wholesome Patisserie

Matcha Granola

It’ll keep for two weeks…if you can make it last that long.

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matcha mint churros recipe
La Petit Eats

Matcha Mint Churros

Psst: Try them dipped in white chocolate.

matcha salmon poke bowl ruby grapefruit dressing recipe
Fifth Floor Kitchen

Matcha Salmon Poke Bowl With Ruby Grapefruit Dressing

Oh hi, master chef.

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amazing black bean burgers matcha basil aioli recipe
Epic Matcha

Amazing Black Bean Burgers With Matcha Basil Aioli

We’re intrigued.

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green matcha sangria recipe
Vegetarian Ventures

Green Matcha Sangria

Matcha mojitos = totally overdone.

matcha stovetop popcorn recipe
Oh How Civilized

Matcha Stovetop Popcorn

We can’t wait for movie night.

creamy matcha panna cotta passion fruit mango compote recipe
The Flavor Bender

Creamy Matcha Panna Cotta With Passion Fruit Mango Compote

Presenting the most interesting way to bake with green tea.

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gluten free tempura asparagus matcha salt recipe
Snixy Kitchen

Gluten-free Tempura Asparagus With Matcha Salt

Smoked salt was so two years ago.

anti inflammatory bowl recipe
Mind Body Green

Anti-inflammatory Bowl

It has a coconut-matcha jeweled rice base.

matcha gnocchi ginger orange butter butternut squash recipe
Princess Gnocchi

Matcha Gnocchi With Ginger, Orange Butter And Butternut Squash

Pull out all the stops.

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salmon and asparagus salad matcha dressing recipe
Thirsty for Tea

Warm Salmon Flake And Asparagus Salad With Matcha Vinaigrette

Tip: Use the thinnest asparagus you can find.

scrambled eggs matcha lime recipe
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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From 2017 to 2019 Heath Goldman held the role of Food Editor covering food, booze and some recipe development, too. Tough job, eh?