Legume
Edamame
Young, tender soybeans, still in the pod, steamed and lightly salted for a filling protein-rich snack.
🌱 What it is
Edamame are immature soybeans harvested while still green and tender, usually steamed or boiled in the pod and popped out to eat.
✨ How it may help
- A complete plant protein with all essential amino acids
- May help support healthy cholesterol levels
- Rich in fiber and folate for digestion and cell health
- A filling, satisfying snack or side dish
🥄 How to use it
Steam or boil edamame pods 4-5 minutes, sprinkle with a little salt, and pop the beans out of the pod to eat; shelled edamame can be added straight to salads, rice bowls, or stir-fries.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1/2 cup shelled, cooked (78g) · about 94 calories
- Protein 8.4g
- Fiber 4g
- Folate 241mcg
- Vitamin K 16mcg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
A soy allergy is a clear reason to avoid it; the pods themselves are fibrous and not meant to be eaten.
🍃 A note from nature
A simple green pod, picked young, that still carries a grown bean’s worth of nourishment.