The Versatile Soybean

Thanks to the rise in popularity of Sushi, Edamame, also known as Soybeans, has gained popularity.  I fell in love with Edamame when I had Sushi for the first time, but then discovered the great benefits of it!  And that it doesn't just have to be eaten with Sushi!  They can be purchased either in the shells or already shelled like in my previous post.  Edamame is a great source of protein, with 12 grams of protein per serving!  They can be eaten in a dish such as stir fry or a salad or on their own as a great snack.  My favorite thing to do is put them in a Ziploc Steamer Bag, pop them in the microwave for about 1 minute, place them in a bowl, and sprinkle with some sea salt!  Just remember you don't eat the shell!