Edamame

1. Edamame By: the Public Presence Committee Zak Clough Alex Barker

2. Nutrition Facts

3. Reasons to eat Edamame • One cup has at least 6 percent of the recommended daily intake of all nutrients except vitamin D. You'll also gain 20 to 40 percent of the daily intake of protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, thiamin, folate and vitamin K. • One cup of edamame has 8 grams of total fat, which includes 3 grams of polyunsaturated fats. Keeping total fat intake to less than 25 to 35 percent of total calories and consuming primarily unsaturated fats can lower levels of cholesterol.

4. Edamame used in recipes • With rice - Edamame beans, shelled from their pods, make a quick and delicious supper. • With salt - Bags of frozen, steamed edamame in their pods and just warm it up. Sprinkle some salt on top. Peel and eat! • Stir-fried - You can do many things with those tender little green beans, once they've been slit out of their pods, and stir-frying is another great option. Throw into some leftover rice with an egg and quickly stir-fry until hot. • In a bean salad - Edamame is also great in tossed bean salads, like this Three Bean Salad with cumin, garlic, lime juice, and black-eyed peas. • Pureed in a dip - Here's a great way to make a party dip that's healthy but still full of lively and bright flavors: puree edamame beans with lemon, mint, and cheese into a great snack dip.