Sea Salt Edamame

Sea Salt Edamame

A Japanese restaurant favorite you can make at home in 7 minutes. Edamame (young soybeans) is one of the best plant-based protein sources — 11g protein for just 120 calories.

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen edamame (in pods)
• 1 tsp flaky sea salt
• Optional: ½ tsp sesame seeds, ½ tsp sesame oil, chili flakes

Instructions

1. Boil a pot of water. Add frozen edamame.

2. Cook for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender.

3. Drain and pat dry.

4. Toss with sea salt (and optional sesame seeds, sesame oil, or chili flakes).

5. Serve warm. Squeeze pods to pop beans into your mouth.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	120 kcal
Protein	11g
Carbs	10g
Fat	4g
Fiber	5g

Tips

• Don’t eat the pods — squeeze the beans out with your teeth.
• Sprinkle with togarashi (Japanese spice blend) for extra flavor.
• Use shelled edamame to add to salads and grain bowls.