Time to Prepare: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 cup shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
If using frozen edamame, cook according to package instructions. If using fresh edamame, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the edamame for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
In a small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the cooked edamame to the pan with the garlic butter and toss to coat.
Remove the thyme leaves from the stems and sprinkle over the edamame.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot as a snack or appetizer.
Nutritional Benefits:
1 serving of this recipe (1/4 of the total recipe) contains approximately 116 calories, 8.5 grams of fat, 6.3 grams of protein, and 7.6 grams of carbohydrates.
One serving of this recipe provides 44% of the recommended daily value (DV) of fat, 26% of the DV of protein, and 3% of the DV of carbohydrates, based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Edamame is a great source of protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals. It is also low in calories and fat, making it a healthy and satisfying snack or appetizer. The addition of garlic and thyme adds flavor to the edamame and the small amount of butter adds a richness that enhances the overall taste.