Edamame—Great for Snacking

A co-worker turned me on to Edamame. If you've never heard of it you are not alone.


Boiled Edamame




















Edamame is the japanese term for immature "soybeans" that are still in the pod. You purchase the pods (fresh or frozen) and boil them in slightly salted water. Drain, and let cool. Pop the pods open and enjoy the beans inside.

454 gram bag of frozen edamame


The only place I've been able to find edamame is frozen, in an Asian shop. I usually boil up half the bag and place the pods in a bowl for snacking. They are a great source of protein!

Nutritional Information for 1 cup of pods (155g)
  189 Calories
  8g Fat
  17g Protein
  16g Carbohydrate
  8g Dietary Fiber
  0mg Cholesterol
  9mg Sodium
Edamame is also a good source of Calcium (10%), Vitamin C (16%) and Iron (20%)