I KNOW, IT SOUNDS WEIRD! BUT WE DO WEIRD HERE AT MURRAYHILL FARM.
As it turns out, Edamame is just a fancy name for whole, immature soybeans, sometimes referred to as vegetable-type soybeans. -- and the real secret is that they are much yummier than they sound.
But don’t be thinking that you can simply pull over on some country road and grab a bunch of soybeans out of your farmer’s field and think you have scored BIG! You will be disappointed not to mention perhaps a little in trouble if you get caught!
edamame, is a special variety that is grown especially to be eaten fresh and has been selected for its superior flavour and buttery texture.
This tasty, nutritious legume is an excellent low-calorie snack option and just 1/2 cup of them a day really punches up the fiber, protein and vitamin/mineral content of your diet.
Here's what you'll find in a half-cup serving of shelled edamame (or 1 1/8 cup edamame in the pods):
120 calories
9 grams fiber
2.5 grams fat
1.5 grams polyunsaturated fat
0.5 gram monounsaturated fat
11 grams protein
13 grams carbohydrate
15 mg sodium
10% of the Daily Value for vitamin C
10% Daily Value for iron
8% Daily Value for vitamin A
4% Daily Value for calcium
it’s actually higher in protein than chickpeas, lentils, or black beans and contains all nine essential amino acids.
How to Cook and Eat Edamame
Edamame can be used in much the same way as other types of beans.
However, it tends to be used more like a vegetable — eaten on its own like a snack or shelled and added to salads.
EDAMAME IS OFTEN SERVED IN ITS INEDIBLE PODS. POP THE BEANS OUT OF THE POD BEFORE YOU EAT THEM.
Cooking it is simple. Unlike most other beans, edamame doesn't require a long time to cook. Boiling it for 3–5 minutes is usually sufficient, but it can also be steamed, microwaved or pan-fried.
For a quick after-school snack or fun mealtime side dish, add pods to a pot of boiling water for 3 -4 minutes. Drain and sprinkle with salt and pop the beans out of the shell as you eat them. To microwave, heat for 3 minutes in a covered bowl with a few tbsp of water. Drain, season and serve.
If you want to try something new, this recipe is a winner!
Moooove over avocado toast! Time for something new and loaded with protein!
Edamame Spread with Ricotta and Parmesan
*This makes enough to spread 8 slices of your favourite toast or bagel
Ingredients
2 cups farm fresh shelled edamame
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, chopped
Zest of 1 lemon plus 2 tablespoons juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the edamame and cook until tender but still bright green, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer the edamame to a food processor and add the ricotta, parmesan, parsley, garlic, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper. Puree until smooth. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil. If the mixture is too thick, blend in up to 1/3 cup of water.
Spread the edamame puree on toast, garnish as desired, and serve.
i just love the flavor combination cooked with crushed garlic.
Garlic Edamame Recipe
2 cups farm-fresh edamame, shelled or in pods
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1-2 teaspoons oil
a pinch each of salt and pepper
Heat oil over medium heat in a small pan. Add the edamame, crushed garlic, salt and pepper. Saute for 5-7 minutes, until the garlic gets a little brown and crisp.
Nearly all of the frozen edamame consumed in North America is currently imported from farms and processors in China.
Dont miss the opportunity to eat it fresh from your farmer. Get the best flavour while supporting local!
HOW CAN I TRY FRESH EDAMAME AND OTHER COOL STUFF?
MURRAYHILL FARM
3241 BYERS RD, BLACKSTOCK, ONTARIO, L0B 1B0 CANADA
Email: info@murrayhillfarm.ca Phone: (905) 431-104