Edamame…
The perfect treat to stash in your freezer at home and the office! In the perfect world we have fruits and vegetables at every single meal to get the recommended nine servings daily. Everyday, about 3pm I need an afternoon snack and I always try and have some carrots on hand, a snack pack of almonds, a piece of fruit! I can always count on that frozen bag of edameme I keep stashed! You can take out a 1/2 a cup and just let it defrost at your desk for a few minutes! Pop the seeds out of the pods and you have a tasty, healthy protein energy boost! I also use edamame in a lot of my dishes, sprinkled over a salad, added in any vegetable dish and I sometimes will substitute edamame for peas!
Edamame Nutrition Information:
The beans are rich in dietary fiber and protein. They contain the full profile of amino acids to be considered a complete protein. Soy has long been a mainstay in vegetarian diets. A serving provides daily requirement for folate. The seeds also contain phytoestrogens.
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Amount per serving
Calories 100 Calories from Fat 25
Hide Daily Values % Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 260mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 1g
Protein 8g
Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 9%
Calcium 5% Iron 9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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