Edamame
Young soybeans, sweet and buttery, with plenty of protein. Sold shelled for tossing into salads, grain bowls, and stir-fries.
Used for
- grain bowls
- salads
- stir-fries
- dips
In the kitchen
- boil briefly
- toss
Picking it at the store
- Frozen shelled edamame is just as good as fresh — a quick steam is all it needs
- Avoid canned — the texture turns too soft
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