Steamed edamame with salt
Nutrition per serving
Edamame (soya beans) steamed and simply salted, the Japanese snack par excellence. Rich in plant protein, fun to pop out of their pods and low in calories, they are a great alternative to crisps.
Prep: 2 min | Cooking: 6 min | Servings: 4 | Difficulty: Very easy
Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 121 kcal · 12 g protein · 9 g carbohydrate · 5 g fat
Ingredients
Method
- Steam the edamame or boil them in water for 5 minutes.
- Drain them.
- Sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Serve warm, to pod with your fingers.
Nutritional benefits
Edamame are one of the few complete plant proteins, rich in fibre, iron and folate, for few calories. Steamed and simply salted, they make a healthy, filling snack or nibble, far better than crisps or salted peanuts. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Variations and substitutions
- With chilli and garlic (spicy version).
- With sesame oil and seeds.
- With seaweed sea salt.
- Shelled in a salad.
Storage and making ahead
Keep for 3 days in the fridge; enjoy cold or reheated.
💡 Good to know
You only eat the beans, not the pods: squeeze the pod between your fingers to pop the beans straight into your mouth.
Related reading
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Ingredients in this recipe: edamame · salt · chilli.
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