Edamame with Sea Salt & Chili
The snack from Japan – addictive, high in protein, and ready in 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- 150 g Edamame (frozen, in pods)
- ½ tsp Sea salt (flakes)
- 1 pinch Chili flakes
- ½ tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds
Method
- Cook edamame according to package instructions (about 3-4 min. in salted water) or microwave.
- Drain and place in a bowl.
- Drizzle with sesame oil.
- Sprinkle sea salt, chili flakes, and sesame seeds on top.
- Serve warm – squeeze the beans out of the pods to eat.
GLP-1 tip: Edamame are the perfect GLP-1 snack: You have to squeeze them out of the pod one by one, which automatically slows down eating. 14 g plant protein at only 160 kcal. Always keep a bag in the freezer – the 5-minute emergency snack.
Nutrition per serving
| kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | 14 g | 10 g | 7 g | 4 g |
Variations
- Garlic: Toss with 1 pressed garlic clove and butter
- Soy-Ginger: 1 tsp soy sauce + grated ginger instead of salt
- Lime: Lime juice + cilantro instead of sesame
- Shelled: Use shelled edamame as a salad topping
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Nutrition values are estimates. If you have intolerances or medical conditions, discuss your diet with your doctor.