Edamame
Nutritious, delicious, and surprisingly versatile, young green soybeans (better known as edamame) have gone from Asian restaurant appetizer to healthful home-cooking favorite. In the past seven years, sales of frozen edamame have grown at a rate of approximately 14 percent a year, according Linda Funk, executive director of The Soyfoods Council. Rich in protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids, the plump beans are delectable in everything from tasty dips to hearty sliders.
Nutritional Profile
1/2 cup cooked shelled edamame contains the following:
- 95 calories
- 8.4 g protein
- 4 g fiber
- 1.8 g iron
- 50 mg magnesium
RECIPES:
Black Bean and Edamame Sliders
Broccoli-Edamame Soup with Jumbo Goat Cheese Croutons
Purple Cabbage Salad with Edamame, Golden Raisins, and Smoked Almonds
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comments
The edamame guacamole that Tira suggested above is awesome! It's the prettiest color, has a lot of flavor and was a huge hit at my cocktail party!!
Sarah - 2012-03-06 12:37:39I've tried this recipe for Spicy Roasted Edamame - it's difficult to get the temperature just right, but deliciously worth it when you do! http://allrecipes.com/recipe/spicy-roasted-edamame/
Molly - 2012-03-06 09:28:01I like to make edamame hummus....just substitute cooked edamame for the garbanzo beans in your favorite hummus recipe
diana - 2011-07-30 16:04:10There are also recipes out there for edamame guacamole (if you want less calories then add more edamame and less avacado) http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/edamame-guacamole-recipe/ I also add edamame to my stir-frys and salads :)
Tira - 2011-07-22 09:17:29I love the Edamame Hummus at Trader Joes. Simply switch out garbanzo beans / chickpeas for edamame and blent with the usual suspects - tahini, olive oil, lemon, garlic, s&p. Yum!
Edamame Hummus - 2011-08-01 08:49:35
at a glance
Right out of the shell quick boiled and lightly salted with sea salt
arloue - 2012-03-21 20:22:39