Hello everyone,
Since my last blog I have become a grandmother again. This makes 3 girls. Like all grandmama's, I will gloat and say she is Beautiful! Now on for some real talk. I would like to give you all some information on a bean called, edame. Edamame is a soybean that is picked while still being green. They are eaten raw or boiled with salt in the shell and then eaten. They remind me boiled peanuts which is a true African tradition practiced the South. Edamame us packed with nutrients such as, protein, iron, calcium, vitamin K, Folate, Magnesium, Manganese,, Copper and Phosphorus. Whew!! That's more than a mouthful. They may look a bit unappealing but, I'm telling you they are delicious. After all, who doesn't like Pork and Beans? Well, those beans are dried edame beans soaked in tomato sauce and sugar. Hmm, who knew? They are gluten-free and 10 pods=1 serving=29 calories. There are several recipes for Edamame online but here's an easy one for you.
Chile-Garlic Edamame
5 minute prep time
7 minute cook time
4 Servings
Cook 1pound frozen Edamame in the pods
2 cups of water
1 teaspoon salt
Cook for 5 minutes
Over medium heat, In a skillet combine
1 teaspoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. (EVOO)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves (sliced)
Cook for 2 minutes
Add a squeeze of lime juice and salt
Serve and enjoy!
