Nommy's Favorite Naturally Gluten-Free Snack: Stir Fried Edamame

Today, we're featuring a healthy and delicious ingredient that has become a staple in many households: edamame. This versatile and nutritious soybean is packed with protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients, making it a great addition to any meal. In this post, we'll not only talk about the health benefits of edamame, but also share a simple and tasty stir-fried edamame recipe that you can easily make at home. Whether you're looking for a quick and satisfying snack or a nutritious side dish to accompany your main meal, this recipe is the perfect choice, and it's naturally gluten free! So, let's dive into the world of edamame and learn how to cook up a delicious and nutritious dish that everyone will love!

What are the benefits of eating edamame?

1. It's a great source of protein. Just one cup of edamame has a whopping 14 grams of protein. Can you believe it? It's an excellent source of energy for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
2. Not only is it a fantastic source of protein, edamame contains all the necessary amino acids, making it an all-rounder in the snacking game.
3. Edamame is also a great source of fiber. Just one cup of edamame has a quarter of your necessary daily fiber intake. We all need fiber, and edamame is a quick and easy way to get that fiber in. Fiber slows down the absorption of sugars and nutrients, which helps with weight management and metabolism regulation.
4. It's packed with folate, which is essential for hair and nail growth, and also reduces the risk of heart disease.
5. Not getting enough vitamin K? A cup of edamame will get you 41% of the daily intake needed for Vitamin K. Vitamin K is fat soluble, so sautee that edamame in olive oil to truly reap the benefits.
6. Edamame is full of magnesium, which is essential for great sleep and will help alleviate muscle aches and pains.

So without any further delay, let's cook up some edamame that will satisfy your taste buds.

Garlicky Stir Fried Edamame

Ingredients

1 Cup Steamed Edamame in Pods

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 Teaspoon red chilli flakes

4 cloves garlic sliced

2 Tablespoons of Gluten Free Soy Sauce (We love Kikkoman)

1 Tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Directions

Sautee chilli flakes and garlic in olive oil.

Add edamame pods and stir fry on high heat until charred.

Add in soy sauce and brown sugar. Sautee for a minute until the edamame pods are coated.

Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds.