In praise of Edamame! - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

#1

dinamichele , 02-12-2004 03:22 PM

Maybe I've been living in a hole but I just discovered edamame and am in love, if one can love a vegetable. These are great for snacking, are healthy and they taste good too.

#2

StarPrincess , 02-12-2004 03:58 PM

If you've been living in a hole, you left me behind in it.

What is edamame? I've never heard of it. I'm always on the lookout for a fun, new veggie!

#3

dinamichele , 02-12-2004 04:44 PM

You can find it in the frozen veggie section. It's pods of soybeans. Just boil them and eat...great snacking.

#4

StarPrincess , 02-12-2004 05:20 PM

Thanks!

#5

blugirrl1 , 02-13-2004 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinamichele

if one can love a vegetable. .

one most def. can love a veg. i am mad about avocado, don't even get me started on red bell peppers.. mm mm

#6

conway_1979 , 02-13-2004 03:33 PM

Not only are they great tasting... they are a complete protein

#7

Mini-Me , 02-13-2004 03:36 PM

Mmmmmmm, edamame!!!!

LUV it!

MM

#8

Suzanne 3FC , 02-14-2004 03:42 PM

I've seen them, but have never tried them. They look like they would taste "green" if you know what I mean. Do you season them?

#9

bicker , 02-15-2004 08:53 AM

I don't believe edamame is a complete protein, however they are a very significant source of protein. They are, indeed soybeans, and in a much more native form than tofu. They taste similar to, but better than IMHO, the little beans inside green beans.

#10

Kayloa , 02-27-2004 11:10 PM

I also love edamame which are just soybeans. My husband thought they were snap peas, they're similiar... I can't find them in my "regular" grocery store but they have them in the co-op I shop at. I don't like a lot of "natural" or "health" foods but I lOVE these!! Nuke for a few minutes, throw some salt on them and you've got a very healthy and tasty snack food!!

#11

conway_1979 , 03-11-2004 02:56 PM

Check it out... I didn't think my numerous courses in nurition had lied to me... Soy is a complete protein..
http://www.cyberspaceag.com/soybeanfacts.html
Anyways, these are tasty as well... which is the best part...

#12

bicker , 03-12-2004 06:44 AM

I stand corrected. However, the link you've provided actually does have inaccurate information. It says, "Soy protein is the only plant protein that contains all 8 essential amino acids and is considered a complete protein." Rather, there is at least one other: Quinoa.

#13

conway_1979 , 03-12-2004 02:42 PM

Bicker you are RIGHT!!! I am excited to see someone else who knows of this "amazing grain", as some folks call it. I like to mix it in w/ other cereals of mine. It is a good addition to granola, and is rather light, so it can be added to many things without overwhelming them. Thank you for that info...
Cheers!