Edamame, or soybeans, are available in the freezer case, either unshelled or shelled. A one-half cup serving boosts your protein and fiber intake, as well as vitamin C. try edamame in these quick mealtime and side dishes.
As a dip. In a food processor add 1 cup thawed frozen edamame to your favorite guacamole or hummus recipe. Puree to combine. (Great IDEA!)
In a salad. Toss edamame in a salad with spinach or kale, grilled chicken or fish, corn and halved cherry tomatoes. Add an Asian-style vinaigrette made with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sweet rice wine, 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger and 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. (I toss edamame in my salad no matter what else is added to it—always an easy add on to perk up my salad.)
As a side. Serve it straight up by steaming pods of edamame until just cooked through and sprinkling with coarse salt, just as Japanese restaurants do (We (Litsa & daughter) had it served this way at the airport! What a great side dish for standby customers who needed protein!)
Credit to Publix Food Style for Edamame Tips
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