Edamame has high nutritional and health benefits. It is a great source of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. If you're a vegetarian, edamame can serve as great source of protein in your diet. Here's what you can find in just 1/2 cup of shelled edamame (or 1 1/8 cup edamame in the pods):
Edamame is also a great source of antioxidants and isoflavones. Eating a diet rich in antioxidant foods can help strengthen your immune system, reduce your risk of cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. Isoflavones can help reduce your risk of prostate or breast cancer, lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. After hearing all that, what isn't there to like about edamame!? Personally I love edamame and could eat it every day. So you'll probably see me post a lot of edamame recipes. But this time I though I'd start with a simple recipe that takes no time to make at all. The cooking method I use in this recipe is "sauteing" which helps really bring out the nuttiness flavor in the edamame.
- 120 calories
- 9 grams fiber
- 2.5 grams fat
- 1.5 grams polyunsaturated fat (0.3 grams plant omega-3 fatty acids)
- 0.5 gram monounsaturated fat
- 11 grams protein
- 13 grams carbohydrate
- 15 mg sodium
- 10% of the Daily Value for vitamin C
- 10% Daily Value for iron
- 8% Daily Value for vitamin A
- 4% Daily Value for calcium
Edamame is also a great source of antioxidants and isoflavones. Eating a diet rich in antioxidant foods can help strengthen your immune system, reduce your risk of cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. Isoflavones can help reduce your risk of prostate or breast cancer, lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. After hearing all that, what isn't there to like about edamame!? Personally I love edamame and could eat it every day. So you'll probably see me post a lot of edamame recipes. But this time I though I'd start with a simple recipe that takes no time to make at all. The cooking method I use in this recipe is "sauteing" which helps really bring out the nuttiness flavor in the edamame.
All you need:
- Canola cooking spray
- 1 12oz bag of frozen shelled edamame
- 2 garlic cloves
- Salt and pepper
1. Spray a skillet with cooking spray until thoroughly coated.
2. Over medium high heat, add edamame to the skillet.
3. While the edamame begins to cook, finely mince your garlic cloves.
4. Add the garlic to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Continue to cook for 5-10 minutes, until edamame become slightly brown around the edges. Remove from heat. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
The edamame can be eaten by itself as a snack or served with brown rice to make it a meal.
Total calories 130; Fat 5g; Sodium 5mg; Carbohydrates 10g; Fiber 5g; Sugars 2g; Protein 9g
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