Edamame is a healthy and delicious snack, often served as an appetizer in Japanese cuisine. It consists of immature soybeans still in their pods and can be quickly prepared by boiling or steaming, then seasoned with salt and other flavorings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups edamame fresh or frozen, in pods
- 1 tablespoon salt for seasoning
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add the edamame and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender.
- Drain the edamame and transfer to a bowl.
- Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve the edamame warm or at room temperature, squeezing the beans out of the pods to eat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 13.8gProtein: 16.9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 370mgPotassium: 676mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2.2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 14mg