Sometimes it’s the little things. We typically order these as an appetizer when we eat out at Asian restaurants and figured it was high-time we started eating them at home, too. It’s so easy and they make a great side dish or starter. You can also change up the seasoning and you have a whole new dish. Not only do they taste amazing, they’re ready in 10-15 minutes. Edamame is full of fiber, protein, vitamins C and A, as well as iron, so dig in!
INGREDIENTS:
12-oz bag frozen edamame in the shell
1 tsp salt
Seasoning of choice: salt; pepper; tamari/soy sauce; orange zest + ginger; lemon + garlic; 5-spice; cayenne . . . endless possibilities!
DIRECTIONS:
Bring a medium saucepan of water (plus the teaspoon of salt) to a boil. Add the edamame and cook for 7-8 minutes. Drain and toss with a generous amount of seasonings.
Enjoy!
The thing to consider when buying Edamame, which is soybeans, is that most soybeans grown in the United States are genetically modified. So if you do not like the idea of consuming genetically modified crops you have to look for either Organic Edamame, or you can look for Edamame that is NON-GMO CERTIFIED. I would strongly recommend buying non-GMO soybeans, whether organic or not.
There are a few US-grown companies that are GMO-free, including the brand I used in this post. If it’s not listed on the front of the package that they’re non-GMO, check the ingredient list—they oftentimes indicate it there.