How to Make Edamame (Steam or Boil in Minutes)
Servings: 4
Learn how to make edamame in minutes for a quick, protein-packed snack or easy side dish. Whether you steam or boil it, this simple method delivers tender, lightly salted edamame that’s perfect for tossing into bowls, serving as an appetizer, or enjoying straight from the pod.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cup edamame frozen or fresh, in pods
- 6 cup water
- 1 tbsp sea salt, unrefined coarse, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Bring water and salt to a boil. Add edamame and cook for 5 minutes or until the edamame are tender and easily released from their pods, yet don't release them just yet.
- Drain thoroughly and place in a serving dish.
- Sprinkle with coarse finishing salt and enjoy!
Notes
- Do not eat the outer pod, just the beans on the inside.
- I love enjoying them with just salt, yet feel free to use a dipping sauce like ginger soy sauce or some soy sauce mixed with wasabi.
- You can use fresh or frozen edamame for this recipe, both are delicious! I often find that frozen edamame comes with a packet of coarse salt to add, so look for that inside the packaging.
- Once cooked, you can enjoy it as-is or add it as a topping to a salad, vegetarian ramen or a veggie bowl.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 95kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 1767mg, Potassium: 338mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 61mg, Iron: 2mg
