2024 - Green power - why you should eat more edamame

You may have tried the green edamame beans in an Asian restaurant. We’ll show you why you should incorporate these into your menu more often from now on.

Edamame means something like “beans on the branch”. In this country the green beans are rather less well known, in Japan they are served as a snack with beer and for health reasons they are very much appreciated in Asia. For good reason, because the green beans are real power foods: They provide plenty of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and fiber. They are rich in protein, but very low in fat and ideally suited as a vegan protein source. As with all legumes, you should not overeat the beans, because excessive consumption can lead to digestive problems.

Edamame should always be consumed cooked. They are boiled in salt water and served as a snack or appetizer. But they can also be made into spreads, served with rice or fish. Edamame are now also used as an ingredient for pasta or spaghetti. This type of pasta is especially interesting for those who want to consume more protein.

Edamame can usually be found in Asian supermarkets, but also online:

Edamame in a can