6 Reasons Edamame Should Be a Staple on Your Shopping List
I am a little ashamed about how long it took me to discover this wonderful food but I don't want to go on eating it without sharing one of my favorite freezer staples with you: edamame!
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I started eating edamame a couple of years ago and it's hard to imagine life without it. I often rely on this quick cooking form of fiber and protein for a snack food or part of a meal and I love that it is frozen so it's always ready for use and you don't have to worry about it going bad.
Edamame is just another name for soybeans. You can buy them in pods or as beans already taken out of the pod. To cook them you simply boil water and toss them in for 3-4 minutes, then you drain them and eat them. You can sprinkle a little kosher salt or soy sauce on top for flavor but they are great just plain too.
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Soybeans are a very nutritious food. In just 1/2 cup of beans (about 1.5 cups of pods) you get 120 kcals, 4 grams of unsaturated fat, 5 mg sodium, 420 mg potassium, 4 grams of fiber and 13 grams of protein. They are also cholesterol free and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and the phytochemical isoflavones.
Grab a bag of edamame the next time you shop. Once you buy it, you'll be sure to benefits of this delicious food!
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