How are edamame served?
Smaller than a lima bean, edamame (eh-dah-MAH-meh) is an immature (green) soybean, which can be served in or out of its pod after being cooked. If served in its pod, pop the beans out to eat. You can find edamame fresh or frozen at Asian, health food and many regular grocery stores. While it looks like a vegetable, it has the nutritional content of a meat substitute. A half-cup of cooked beans contains 11 grams of protein and four grams of fiber. Although it has the nutrients and phytochemicals found in all soyfoods, its flavor is buttery and nutty, much like baby lima beans. You can add edamame to soups during the last ten minutes of simmering, or toss it into stir-fries. Steam or simmer it and add it to salads, too. Its texture holds up better than peas in casseroles, and it makes small portions highly satisfying. Edamame can even substitute for all or part of the meat you might use in many dishes. In Japan and China, edamame is popular as a snack. Q: How much difference does it make
