Edamame with Sea Salt

Complete plant protein. One of the best snack-to-protein ratios available.

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen edamame in pods (or shelled)

Sea salt flakes

• Optional: 1 tsp sesame oil, red pepper flakes, garlic powder

Directions

1. Cook edamame per package directions — microwave in bag 3–4 minutes, or boil in salted water 5 minutes.
2. Drain if boiled.

Transfer to a bowl.

1. Sprinkle generously with sea salt (and sesame oil + spices if using).
2. Eat by popping beans out of the pod into your mouth.

Notes

Edamame is one of the few plant foods that is a complete protein (contains all 9 essential amino acids). It’s also rich in magnesium, folate, and vitamin K. Keep 4–5 bags of frozen edamame in your freezer at all times — this snack takes under 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 190 | Protein: 17g | Carbs: 14g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 8g