Edamame
Edamame is so underrated and often ignored as a whole protein.
However, this magical bean is literally my saving grace on days when I don’t want to eat any fish for lunch or supper. Or on days when I’m lazy to cook.
It’s also less than R80 a bag in Woolies and if you portion it correctly, you could get a good four meals from 1 packet of frozen ‘May-May’. That’s my quirky nickname for this wonderful vegetable.
Edamame is also wonderful in salads and stews.
Did you know: Edamame is an immature soybean in a pod. It’s extremely high in protein and it’s the only vegetable that is considered a whole protein. It’s got Asian origins and is usually blanched or steamed and enjoyed with salt. It contains very little calories.
Ingredients for 2 portions
120 g edamame
salt to taste
1/4 cup water
Method
In a microwave dish, add the water and beans to it.
Microwave for 4-5 minutes.
Drain and sprinkle with salt.
Eat warm and with a carb at lunchtime or with a salad/soup in the evening.
