– Calories: 188
– Protein: 18.4 grams
– Fat: 8.06 grams
– Carbohydrates: 13.8 grams
– Fiber: 8.06 grams
– Sugar: 3.38 grams
– Iron: 20% of the Daily Value (DV)
– Calcium: 10% of the DV
– Magnesium: 25% of the DV
– Phosphorus: 26% of the DV
– Potassium: 19% of the DV
– Folate: 115% of the DV
– Vitamin K1: 56% of the DV
– Thiamine: 20% of the DV
– Riboflavin: 14% of the DV
– Copper: 27% of the DV
Edamame boasts significantly higher vitamin K and folate content compared to other beans. In fact, a single cup of edamame beans fulfills over half of the recommended daily intake of vitamin K and more than 100% of the daily folate requirement.
Can you put edamame in salad?
Certainly! Shelled edamame makes an excellent addition to any salad, bestowing both a protein boost and enhanced fiber content.
How to Make Edamame Salad
Given that edamame is a type of bean, it excels in robust salads and maintains its freshness for several days in the refrigerator. Preparing an edamame bean salad is a straightforward process:
– Thaw the frozen, shelled edamame beans.
– Combine them with your preferred chopped vegetables.
– Drizzle with your favored dressing.
– Toss to mix thoroughly.
– And you’re done!
Once prepared, edamame salad can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, serving as an excellent main course or a simple side dish. While store-bought oil and vinegar dressings suffice, crafting an Asian-inspired dressing is a simple endeavor and arguably provides a more satisfying flavor.
