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

Asian Edamame Dip

Kerala-Style Edamame Curry

Purple Cabbage Salad with Edamame, Golden Raisins, and Smoked Almonds